Development Production Technician (DEV Prod Tech)

What you'll be doing:

Support production engineering during development and pre-production phases of hardware life-cycles, including building pre-production, qualification, and flight hardware

Assist with transitioning product lines from engineering development to full rate production

Support production engineering in the setup and activation of production lines and development and qualification of hardware test setups

Support engineering in rework and recovery efforts on non-conforming hardware

Support of existing production lines, including tooling fabrication, test rack builds (structure, low voltage, and network), test system maintenance, factory automation projects, and general production improvement projects

Build, repair, and rework harnessing to support mechanical and electrical assemblies as well as ground support equipment and development/qualification test assets

Assist with maintenance of HITL, continuous integration, and qualification satellite hardware

Assist with satellite and qualification hardware movements around the site

Provide targeted surge support for company critical production or qualification test efforts

What you will bring to this role:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical builds, equipment assembly/test OR a bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline

Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces

Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls

Must be willing to work all shifts, over time, and weekends as needed

Extra points for the following:

Experience working with engineers in development and production environments

Able to work independently and problem solve efficiently with minimal supervision

Positive attitude and able to work well on a team

Willingness to provide constructive feedback to the engineering and production teams to improve tooling designs, processes and parts

Able to stay organized with strong attention to detail

Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Able to read and interpret wiring schematics and assembly drawings

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint