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Xona · 13 hours ago

Engineering Technician

Burlingame, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Xona is a navigational intelligence company focused on providing precise positioning solutions through advanced satellite technology. As an Engineering Technician, you will support R&D and AI&T teams by testing and documenting various design elements of PNT payloads and satellites, contributing to cutting-edge navigation technologies.

AerospaceGPSInformation ServicesNavigationSatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Steph Valenzuela

Responsibilities

Support R&D and AI&T teams at Xona

Test, assemble, rework, and document all electrical, RF, and mechanical design elements that make up our PNT payload and satellite

Perform payload testing of communications, telemetry and command, thermal, and power subsystems per the applicable procedure including setting up, adjusting and calibrating standard test equipment

Maintain work instructions, connector mate logs, test log

Develop, maintain, and own process and documentation for PCBA and harness manufacturing, inspection, rework, staking, and conformal coating

Analyze and interpret electrical/RF test data and provide results and issues to engineering

Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends, travel to support launch and off-site environmental testing as required

Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements

Qualification

Electrical test equipmentPCBA schematics interpretationPayload testingSolderingWiringSpacecraft integrationDocumentation maintenanceCommunication skills

Required

2+ years of technician or related experience

Hands on experience with soldering, wiring, cable making etc Ability to interpret PCBA schematics, technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures

Ability to perform payload and spacecraft integration tasks in lab and clean room environments

Perform payload testing of communications, telemetry and command, thermal, and power subsystems per the applicable procedure including setting up, adjusting and calibrating standard test equipment

Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectral analyzers, etc.)

Maintain work instructions, connector mate logs, test log

Develop, maintain, and own process and documentation for PCBA and harness manufacturing, inspection, rework, staking, and conformal coating

Analyze and interpret electrical/RF test data and provide results and issues to engineering Familiar with windows style PC operating systems

Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends, travel to support launch and off-site environmental testing as required

Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements

Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs unassisted

Be able to clearly communicate written and orally in English

For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)

For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR