Location
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Posted on
Mar 26, 2021
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We are looking for an AIT Mechanical Integration Technician for a very important client.
? Mechanical assembly and test of communications satellites and ground support equipment
? Assist Mechanical Vehicle Engineers (MVE's) in the development of assembly & test processes- methods, sequences, assembly aids and test setups.
? Assembly & installation of active & passive flight components per engineering drawings, specifications & procedures - structural parts & assemblies, RF waveguides, electronic boxes, coax cables, harnesses, antennas & thermal blankets
? Maintain paperwork- ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate demate logs, task logs
? Spacecraft handling
? Assembly & checkout of ground support equipment
? Knowledge of test equipment set up and support
Some shift work and overtime required
Requirement:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
? 5 ? 7 Years related work experience.
? Able to interpret engineering assembly drawings and work procedures, standards, and shop orders.
? Able to perform spacecraft integration in a clean room environment. Operate cranes, man lifts, tugs, and handling equipment.
? Strength and flexibility to work on ladders up to 18 feet high, platforms and man lifts up to 40 feet high. Able to work in confined spaces such as spacecraft interior, thermal vacuum and acoustic chamber. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Must be able to work laying flat on their ches on an extended platform for most of the shift.
? Become certified in ESD awareness, Contamination Control, Flight Hardware Handling, DC Connector Mate/Demate, Adhesive Bonding, Thermal Compound Bonding, and Component Torqueing.
? Must be able to understand and adhere to safety requirements i.e. safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection, fall protection, and other requirements.
? Provide guidance and training to junior personnel.
? Accommodate shift work. Some mandatory overtime is required.
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