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Xona · 12 hours ago

Engineering Technician

Burlingame, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$30/hr - $50/hr

2+ years exp

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. As an Engineering Technician, you will support Xona’s R&D and AI&T teams by assembling, testing, and documenting the electrical, RF, and mechanical elements of their PNT payloads and spacecraft.

AerospaceGPSInformation ServicesNavigationSatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support assembly, integration, and rework of electrical, RF, and mechanical spacecraft and payload hardware

Perform payload and spacecraft integration tasks in lab and cleanroom environments

Execute testing of communications, telemetry & command, thermal, and power subsystems per approved procedures

Set up, adjust, and calibrate standard electrical and RF test equipment

Interpret PCBA schematics, technical drawings, test plans, and work instructions

Analyze and interpret electrical and RF test data; communicate results and issues to engineering teams

Develop, maintain, and follow work instructions, connector mate logs, and test logs

Own processes and documentation for PCBA and harness manufacturing, inspection, rework, staking, and conformal coating

Support hardware troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

Travel as needed to support launch campaigns and off-site environmental testing

Qualification

Electrical test equipmentPCBA schematics interpretationSolderingWiringSpacecraft environmental testingCleanroom environmentsCable fabricationCommunication skillsTechnical documentation

Required

2+ years of experience as an engineering technician or in a related hands-on technical role

Hands-on experience with soldering, wiring, cable fabrication, and harness assembly

Ability to read and interpret PCBA schematics, technical drawings, test plans, and procedures

Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers

Familiarity with Windows-based PC operating systems

Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in English

Willingness to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel as required

Physically able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, perform bending and grasping motions, and lift up to 40 lbs unassisted

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