Hardware Engineering Technician

Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as an early member of our power systems team as an electrical engineer developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it.

AscendArc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground-breaking, fast-paced, hardware-rich environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hardware Engineering Technician to join our team. The Hardware Engineering Technician will be part of an engineering team developing electrical hardware for satellites. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic equipment and components as well as identifying and ordering equipment to set up and maintain rework areas. This role requires strong technical knowledge, hands-on experience with electronic systems, and the ability to interpret schematics, datasheets, and technical documentation. This role will work on-site at AscendArc and will report to the Principal Power Systems Engineer.

Qualifications (required)

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science or Electronics, EET
• 4 years of experience
• Aptitude in the use of hand tools for mechanical assembly, electrical soldering, and wiring
• Experience in prototype assembly, testing and documentation
• Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Experience with Oscilloscopes, Digital Multi Meters (DMMs), Power Analyzers, Signal Generators etc.
• Familiarity with Altium or similar schematic capture program
• Experience working in an engineering test Lab and product development environment
• Experience building fixtures for test setups
• Experience using data acquisition systems (DAQs)
• Experience working with thermal chambers
• Experience programming and debugging systems with microcontrollers
• Proficient in MS Office 365 tools

Qualifications (preferred)

• Experience with power electronics
• Experience with spacecraft power systems
• Knowledge of aerospace qualification processes
• Knowledge of aerospace reliability analysis and industry practices
• Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• Experience with Printed Circuit Board layout
• Experience with Basic 3D modeling (SolidWorks CAD)
• Experience running additive manufacturing equipment (3D printers)
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits
• Experience creating test plans and developing test environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality work
• Experience with multi kilowatt power systems
• Basic programming or firmware experience

Hardware Engineering Technician Job Duties

• Assemble prototypes of battery packs, battery management systems, power distribution unit, and other satellite components
• Create and assemble test fixtures
• Modify circuits as directed by the engineers
• Provide feedback during the prototype assembly process, calling out manufacturability issues early in the design process.
• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of prototype parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions and record results
• Test and monitor the performance of electrical circuits as designed by engineers
• Help with electrical schematic capture and Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance
• Setup and perform reliability tests on various key system components
• Participate in failure root cause analysis and support the corrective actions implementation
• Perform hardware and software design verification and validation testing
• Work involves sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting to 40 pounds in office, warehouse, and lab environments
• Requires the ability to wear PPE when necessary, on the face and body
• Requires close visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Integrity
• Data collection and analysis
• Problem solving
• Results orientation
• Sound engineering/scientific judgment
• Teamwork
• The ability to assess and initiate things independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

AscendArc is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor or legally protected status

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is $30.00 - $55.00. When determining an individual’s compensation, we consider several factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data, so pay for this role may vary from the amounts listed.