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Electronic Fabricator

  • Houston, TX

Electronic Fabricator

Onsite Houston Texas - ClearLake
NASA/Aerospace/Space experience preferred but not required
US Citizens/Permanent Residents
This is a 6 plus month assignment that could go long term or direct.

Responsibilities:

 

  • Perform work based on sketches, engineering drawings, and schematics.

  • Follow steps documented in procedures, task performance sheets, discrepancy report interim dispositions, procedures and WADs.

  • Obtain certifications for and remain proficient in the following:

    • Surface Mount Soldering

    • Thru-Hole Soldering

    • Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, harnesses and Wiring

    • Conformal Coating and Staking

    • Electrostatic Discharge Control

    • Lithium Battery Handling

    • Foreign Object Debris Control

  • Perform printed circuit board assembly and repair which includes assembly cleanliness verification, demoisturization, masking/de-masking and conformal coating.

  • Perform Cable and harness fabrication, assembly, and repair.

  • Perform Electromechanical fabrication, assembly and repair.

  • Perform other electromechanical assembly operations such as but not limited to soldering, crimping, staking, swaging, torqueing, marking.

  • Perform Flight Hardware builds in a Flight Hardware production lab.

  • Modify and repair commercial off-the-shelf hardware.

  • Conduct parts and calibrated tools inventory and perform other laboratory duties as required.

  • Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area and adhere to laboratory policies.

  • Coach and mentor lesser skilled technicians.

  • Work after hours and/or weekends as required.

  • Perform related duties as required.

 

Qualifications:

 

Required Skills:

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

  • Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area

  • Knowledge of reading and understanding Electronic Engineering Fabrication Drawings

  • Knowledge of reading an understanding detailed Electronic Fabrication Procedures

  • Working knowledge of ESD, FOD and controlled stock handling practices and procedures.

  • Working knowledge of an Electromechanical Laboratory environment and its Safety Procedures.

  • Ability to solder through hole and SMT at the advanced level.

  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

  • Strong organization skills.

  • Strong problem solving abilities.

  • Performs highly skilled work at the advanced level.

  • Ability to work with tight deadlines and cope under pressure.

  • Ability to undertake work at client site.

  • Ability to work independently with little oversight.

 

Preferences:

  • Handling of NASA flight hardware.

  • Knowledge of quality inspection processes

  • Previous experience and/or training in wire cable harness and crimping technician, conformal coating & staking technician polymetric application, ESD control, Lithium Battery Handling, IPS/Including Space, and torque and safety wire is preferred but not required.

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