Maxar is seeking a GNC Advanced Production Technician to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. As part of our platform, we are operating in a clean room environment and in a high level of FOD controlled lab. In this role, your day-to-day will be working with a team of technicians to an assigned task within Bi-prop and/or EP product lines.
Responsibilities:
Support Propulsion System Assembly and Testing
Routing Propulsion Lines, Harness and Thermal Circuits
Perform welding at all levels (bench & system) in the lab & on spacecraft
Support In-house & Launch Base RPT Testing
Willing to travel to launch base to perform SCAPE loads without restriction
Knowledge of test equipment set up and support
Able to lift 20 lbs. unassisted in order to complete required functions
Minimum Requirements:
Must be US Citizen or permanent resident
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Engineering or related field, 5 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
2 yrs of related experience reading and interpreting detailed technical schematics and engineering drawings
Must be willing to wear Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) suits in order to handle hazardous materials
Must be willing to travel up to 3 times per year for about 3 weeks per trip
Must be willing and able to lift 20 lbs unassisted
Must be willing to work on ladders, platforms & man lifts up to 18 feet high
Must be willing to work occasional weekend shifts
Preferred Qualifications:
A&P license or 2 years of trade school
Ability to become certified in ESD Awareness, Contamination Control, Flight Hardware Handling
Ability to interpret engineering assembly drawings & work to procedures
Ability to maintain paperwork, including shop orders & procedures
Ability to operate cranes & man lifts
Able to read/understand engineering drawings
Must be able to work in a team environment
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.