Radiation Effects Test Specialist

RADIATION EFFECTS TEST SPECIALIST

As a member of our fast-paced Radiation Effects team, you will be responsible for ensuring avionics hardware performance through some of the harshest and varied radiation environments imaginable. In order to ensure maximum reliability in an ionizing radiation environment, the Radiation Effects team performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the component, board, unit and subsystem levels with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of rocket and spacecraft hardware and electronics. As one of the few teams required to interface with the design, manufacturing, integration, and mission operations teams we play a critical role in the development of our systems as we advance our efforts towards broadband satellite internet and safe, reliable, inexpensive, and innovative access to space with the fundamental goal of expanding human space exploration capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support engineers with standardized testing, root cause analysis and R&D projects
• Read, interpret, and work from free-form drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes
• Troubleshoot electronics hardware using equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and soldering equipment to determine root cause of failures
• Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction
• Design and fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, harnesses and test fixtures from conceptual drawings
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, equipment calibration, lab consumables, JHAs, and safety procedures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in an electronics discipline or a technical electronics certification with 2+ years of electronics work experience 
• 2+ years of experience performing testing of consumer electronics or electrical hardware
• 2+ years of experience fabricating test fixtures, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies

 PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
• Strong hands-on skillset and comfortable with basic tools and electro-mechanical tasks
• Creative approach to problem solving, exceptional troubleshooting skills and engineering fundamentals
• Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering drawings, and schematics
• Able to program simple scripts in python for test logging and control
• Experience with high-frequency radio components, links and wiring
• Experience in research and development or fast-paced technical products
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to navigate and manipulate files
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while operating in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules
• Ability to take project goal inputs and work toward the end-goal beyond individual task assignments
• Ability to be self-directed/motivated
• Ability to read and interpret schematics (engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists), cable harnesses (wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and parts lists), and mechanical assemblies (mechanical drawings and parts lists)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Willing to work overtime hours and weekends to support critical project and mission milestones
• Ability to comply with all radiation regulatory requirements for radiation safety. Radiation safety training is not a prerequisite
• Must be willing to travel – up to 10%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:            

Pay range:        
Radiation Effects Test Specialist/Level 1: $32.00 - $40.00/hour  
Radiation Effects Test Specialist/Level 2: $36.00 - $45.00/hour  
Radiation Effects Test Specialist/Level 3: $40.00 - $50.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.