We Are Seeking Electrical Technicians

As an Electrical Technician, you'll provide support for the design, manufacture, maintenance, integration, and test of electronic systems and/or test equipment throughout balloon life cycle including launch site preparations and support, and mission operations and recovery.

How You Will Contribute (Essential Functions)

Standard Duties

• Design, fabricate, test, install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electronic systems and test equipment; maintain electronic equipment, locate and correct defects in electronic assemblies and systems
• Requisition electronic parts and materials, ensure adequate supply is available; maintain labor and material cost records
• Ship equipment, supplies, and contract deliverables. Receive incoming equipment and supplies
• Perform routine hardware and software maintenance and assists in proper upkeep and utilization of systems
• May operate bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools to fabricate parts such as coils and chassis
• Prepare project documentation such as change orders, schematics, and wiring diagrams; interpret process control manuals/documentation
• Coordinate with faculty, researchers, and/or engineers regarding design requirements and application of electronic research equipment

Senior and Mid-level

• Provide technical assistance in the operation of equipment and purchase of electronic equipment and supplies; develop/direct the set-up of test equipment and testing of new or experimental equipment; analyze performance and reliability and summarize the results
• Set up standard or complex test apparatus or devise test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance/reliability of prototype/production models
• Perform routine hardware and software maintenance and assist in proper upkeep and utilization of systems
• Develop safety procedures relating to electronic fabrication and ensure safe working environment
• Maintain technical documentation; write technical reports, develop charts, graphs, and schematics to describe and illustrate system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications
• Supervise other technical personnel; may coordinate the functions of an engineering laboratory
• Develop or direct the set-up of test equipment and the appropriate testing of new or experimental equipment
• Coordinate training of subordinates consistent with existing procedures/policies
• Provide downrange telemetry support for remote and foreign campaigns; provide field supervision for electronics reporting, scheduling, and assignment of work; assure operational sufficiency in quality of workmanship, equipment readiness, and operations of electronic systems and test equipment used in support
• Participate in design/program reviews 

What You Need To Be Successful

• High School Diploma or GED certificate; Mid-level & Senior - AA or AS in related field or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, and digital and analog circuitry is required
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials used in electronic testing, fabrication, and maintenance is required
• Skill in soldering, wire wrapping, crimping, component placement, routing of printed circuit design is required
• Skill in reading schematics / wiring diagrams to perform standardized testing and troubleshooting of circuit is required
• Skill in record keeping for documentation purposes is required
• Ability to lift 50 pounds is desired

Training and Certifications in the following may be required:

• Crimp, Cable, and Harness Certification per NASA-STD-8739.4 or Northrop Grumman equivalent process
• Electrostatic Discharge ESD Control per GPR 8730.6 or Northrop Grumman equivalent process
• Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies per ANSI / J-STD-001
• General Safety Awareness
• Ability to pass NASA training and become certified NASA Ordnance Handler of the device if required
• SharePoint training as required

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass the RPSc physical (medical) requirements to work in Antarctica

Special Requirements

This position requires access to or use of information which is subject to the federal International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR. ITAR and EAR define "U.S. Person" as any individual who is a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien of the United States, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. - unable to provide sponsorship

What You'll Appreciate About Us

• Exceptional Culture. 
• Niche Development.

Why Us?

We are the epitome of how science and technology will change the world. Located west of Portland on the beautiful Oregon Coast, Near Space Corporation values innovation, teamwork, safety and offers an environment of growth and commitment. Specializing in the testing and maturing of space and aviation technologies, NSC has extensive experience providing relevant space like environments for maturing new technologies and testing concepts of operations using high altitude balloons and UAVs. For over 25 years, we’ve been successfully operating as a small high-altitude ballooning company and more recently NSC began operating the Tillamook UAS Test Range, which is an instrumental piece of integrating manned and unmanned aircraft into the NAS. This is why we need you, the best of the best. If you enjoy aerospace, unmanned systems, and flight testing… you are in the right place! This is where ideas fly!

Equal Employment Opportunity

NSC is an equal opportunity employer who focuses on building a culture where differences are valued. Our mission of leveraging new technology is achieved by embracing diversity and providing an inclusive workforce. NSC employment is based on competence, qualifications, merit, performance, and business need.

In connection with an application for employment and as a condition of continuing employment, investigative background inquiries may be made on including previous employers, schools, consumer credit, criminal convictions, motor vehicle, and other reports. As a condition of employment, all candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen. Candidates who refuse to complete contingencies of an offer, including the pre-employment drug screen, will not be hired by Near Space Corporation. In connection with this application, you release and agree to hold harmless any individual, company, business institution or government agency from all liability with regard to furnishing information to Near Space Corporation. I agree to release and hold harmless Near Space Corporation from all liability with respect to the receipt of such information.