Instrumentation & Controls Technician

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians and engineers you will be responsible for installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation and controls used in various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of a world class launch facility.

Your daily responsibilities will also include pulling and routing cabling, terminating, and activation of systems all while having a safe working knowledge of hazardous locations and work practices therein. You will be an appreciated team member where opportunities to improve processes, simplify, or introduce a technological advantage will be valued. You will directly work with design engineers taking ownership and delivering results. You will need to have a flexible work schedule with the ability to support OT including weekend work to support business needs.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of instrumentation experience in a following field: aerospace, industrial, or oil and gas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to closely follow electrical diagrams and schematics
• Ability to read, understand, and use technical manuals
• Mechanical aptitude, use of hand tools, and safe working practices
• Ability to lift 50lbs, work at medium heights, climb ladders, stairs, etc.
• Familiar with PLC’s, installing and troubleshooting instrumentation to include valve positioners, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and other general electronics
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as be a self-starter
• Pre-job planning, layout, and ultimately a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• 5+ years of experience building/maintaining launch pads
• Working knowledge of propellants, hazardous and class division/groups, NEC, and UL 508a
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, telescopic boom lifts

Associates degree in electronics/technical field