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HawkEye 360 · 3 months ago

Spacecraft Assembly Technician

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $115K/yr

2+ years exp

HawkEye 360 is delivering a revolutionary source of global knowledge based on radio frequency (RF) geospatial analytics. The Spacecraft Assembly Technician will perform assembly and integration of flight hardware, interpret engineering schematics, and manage electronic and mechanical lab inventory, among other responsibilities.

AerospaceAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)NavigationSatellite CommunicationWireless

Responsibilities

Perform assembly and integration of flight hardware at all stages of spacecraft development from subsystems up through the full payload and spacecraft bus

Be able to interpret engineering schematics or drawings to be able to help troubleshoot issues that may arise

Perform inspections of electronics, document hardware with photographs, and track flight hardware status

Procure and coordinate shipment of parts, circuit boards, enclosures, and harness assemblies

Manage electronic and mechanical lab inventory while driving improvements to systems for greater efficiency and organization

Layout and assemble electronic ground support equipment (EGSE) that will be used to test flight hardware in our lab

Clearly document your work through notes within the procedures and photographs of each step you have performed

Work independently to complete given assignments within the schedule given and ask questions about when more information is needed or not all details are given

Quickly communicate problems or questions as they occur to other members of the team

Be comfortable working in a cleanroom environment

Be comfortable working around electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive hardware

Occasionally travel for launch site integration and testing campaigns as needed

Qualification

Hardware assembly experienceAerospace hardware experienceElectronics lab knowledgeWire harness familiaritySoldering PCB assembliesLinux operating systemBasic hand tool knowledgeMicrosoft Office familiarityCurious outlookTeam-oriented spirit

Required

Minimum of a high school diploma

2 years of hardware/electronics assembly experience or equivalent education and training

Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware

Familiarity working with wire harnesses (wire stripping, crimping, pinning, routing, continuity testing, etc…)

Understanding of electronics lab environments including ESD mitigation and cleanroom protocols

Basic hand tool knowledge as well as familiarization with some power tools

An ability to react to changing priorities as directed, sometimes daily

A good attitude, team-oriented spirit, and dedication to getting the job done