Support the JPL Components and Parts Engineering Organization to conduct and document testing activities on a variety of technical tasks such as assembly, disassembly, programming, fabrication, test, calibration, measurement, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic, mechanical, optical and electromechanical systems, circuitry, cabling and components, specialized test equipment including automated test equipment, modification, maintenance and certification of laboratory facilities and equipment.
Compensation
$60,000 - $110,000, salary will depend on education and experience.
Responsibilities
Fabricate and populate printed wiring board test assemblies.
Hand soldering, electrical components, connectors, pin crimping, and cabling.
Perform a variety of repetitive and non‑repetitive test operations and will be expected to learn new techniques specific to the JPL environment.
Support lead engineers and technicians in the radiation and analysis labs, and environmental test areas.
Interface well with peers in a team atmosphere, and customers.
Assemble high reliability chassis and final assemblies using circuit cards, stand offs, wire harnesses, solder and crimping, electrical and mechanical instruments
Complete inspections and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) checks
Perform high reliability soldering and crimping operations on complex sub-assemblies, electronic, and mechanical assemblies, repair of circuit boards, jumper wires, and wire harnesses
Solder/crimp wires and jumpers to multiple pin connectors/assemblies to meet government/customer inspection and specification
Decipher assembly drawings Bill of Material (B.O.M) and work with electronic work instructions
