Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly and test operations on our satellite production line.
• Assemble and inspect electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Set up and execute functional and performance tests of electronics components and systems.
• Participate in anomaly/failure investigation and resolution.
• Provide feedback on designs and processes; participate in process improvement activities.
• Support other assembly and test activities across the company such as wire harnesses, printed circuit assemblies, etc.
• Fine-pitch soldering, wire harness assembly and repair, epoxy/adhesive application, and mechanical assembly
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience with lab equipment (multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• At least two years of experience in at least two of the following areas:
• wire harness assembly,
• PCA assembly and test,
• mechanical assembly,
• epoxy/adhesive preparation and application,
• electromechanical component, and/or
• system testing.
• Able to perform moderate physical labor involving standing for extended durations, reaching and bending, etc. and to work to a schedule and follow directions.
• Capability to work in a dynamic, multi-task, environment with frequently shifting priorities and technical challenges.
• The ability to think independently while also embracing communication among a large and diverse set of project and company stakeholders.
• Must be a US Person.

Preferred Qualifications

• J-STD-001 soldering certification.
• Previous experience (2-4 years) working on spaceflight hardware.
• Experience with environmental test equipment.

Benefits

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag

• The anticipated hourly range for candidates in Washington state is $36-40 per hour.
• The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education.
• BlackSky is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Tukwila, WA.

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.

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