We are seeking a Satellite Electrical/RF Integration & Test Technician for a large space company!

Job Title: Satellite Electrical/RF Integration & Test Technician

Type: Contract - 12 Months

Location: 3825 FABIAN WAY, PALO ALTO, CA

Pay range $30.00-$36.00/hr (but potentially will be higher)

We are seeking a Satellite Electrical/RF Integration & Test Technician for a very important client.

Client's firm is seeking someone to join our team in Palo Alto California to support the roles and responsibilities of a Satellite Electrical/RF Integration & Test Technician. As a member, you will join a dedicated team which performs acceptance level testing for spacecraft subsystems from initial Integration and Performance testing through Launch Base.

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

· Must have US Citizen or US Residency status.

· BS Electronics Degree or equivalent preferred.

· 2 years Technical, Engineering or Technical Military Training with concentration in Electronics is acceptable in lieu of degree.

· Minimum 3 months satellite integration and test experience or related electrical experience required.

· Must possess technical knowledge of at least (2) of the following subsystems: communications, telemetry and command, thermal, power, propulsion, attitude or control systems.

Skills:

· Set up, adjust, and calibrate standard test apparatus or device test equipment to conduct, functional, operational, and environmental and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype and/or production model satellites per the applicable test procedures.

· Perform S/C performance testing of communications, telemetry and command, thermal, power, propulsion and attitude/control subsystems per the applicable procedure. Applies power and configures the spacecraft per the applicable test procedure.

· Understand the operation of various types of test equipment such as oscilloscopes and Digital Volt Meters, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator and Network Analyzer.

· Operate spacecraft test consoles such as the Payload and Electrical test Racks per applicable test procedures. Familiar with windows style PC operating systems.

· Determine methods & sequences of operations to test components and systems in conformance with published procedures, engineering specs.

· Analyze and interpret electrical/RF test data. Provide diagnostic malfunctions and offer test result feedback to Vehicle and System Engineers.

· Must have a strong background in electronics, adhering to procedures and attention to detail

· Must adhere to procedures while focusing on attention to detail.

· Must read, understand, and follow Quality policies and ISO directives.

· Write technical reports to describe and illustrate system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, and deviations from design specifications for engineers review and determination. Responsible for writing detailed pass down, TAR and NCR reports.

· Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with other team members. Must have good teamwork skills.

· Willing and able to work off shifts as required; willing to work weekends and holidays

· Willing and able to travel to support launch base efforts and off-site environmental testing.

Benefits include:

-MEC/ACP Medical

-Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Income

-401k (must meet requirements)

-sick leave as required by state/county