What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contractor - RF Electronics Technician (will consider all senior levels) position at Redwire Space?
Bring your passion for space!
Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.
Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity's expansion into space.
Our innovative team in Longmont, CO are designing and deploying industry leading satellite mechanisms, deployable structures, solar array systems and space antennas to the global space market. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.
Summary
Redwire - Longmont CO has an opportunity for a RF Electronics Technician at our facility in Longmont, CO. This role will be responsible for electronics assembly, testing, and verification at our Longmont facility, as well as participating in laboratory and bench testing of active and passive antennas and microwave circuits. We are building active and passive RF systems for new space-based communications architectures. You will interface with the project design and operations teams to assist in board bring-up, rework and testing.
Responsibilities
- Provide input for work instructions and procedures for electronics soldering, assembly and testing.
- Review and interpret complex technical schematics, ensuring accuracy during the build, assembly and testing phases.
- Perform complex soldering and rework, including surface mount assembly for components as small as 0402, with proficiency in handling a wide variety of package types (e.g., QFN, QFP, TSOP, through hole connectors, etc.) under a microscope. J-STD or NASA soldering with space addendum certification preferred.
- Build and test multi-wire cable harnesses, including developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and conducting thorough verification testing. IPC or NASA harnessing certification is preferred.
- Participate in the assembly and testing of RF electronics hardware.
- Perform troubleshooting using Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and digital multi-meters.
- Familiarity with reading electrical and RF schematics.
- Perform integration of electronic components in support of rapid prototyping requirements.
Ideal Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred; relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- 8 years of direct technical experience with electronic systems, including analog, digital, and RF subsystems.
- Strong hands-on experience with RF circuits and systems.
- Experience with soldering & de-soldering using rework tools, such as hot tweezers, hot plates, hot air rework stations and reflow ovens.
- Understanding of, and experience working with, high reliability products within a quality management system.
- Excellent manual dexterity with the ability to handle small parts and fasteners, including sizes as small as #0-80.
- High standard of quality workmanship with attention to detail in assembly, testing, and documentation.
- One of the following certifications: J-001 for soldering, or IPC-6018 or IPC-6010
Desired Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide intuitive and timely solutions for prototype production.
- Extensive experience working with antennas, antenna measurements, and RF/microwave circuits.
- Ability to multitask between soldering, harness building, and system testing in a fast-paced environment.
- Assist in the design of RF PCB's and electronics.
- Gather, maintain, format, compile, and analyze technical data.
- Familiarity with schematic and layout design in Altium Designer.
- IPC JSTD-001 w/Space addendum, IPC 620 - Harnessing, IPC 7711/7721 CIS - Soldering rework
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Pay Rate
$40.00 - $52.00 plus agency fee
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here
Salary : $40 - $52