Engineering Technician III

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity that leverages your advanced technical expertise? Come join our team! As an Engineering Technician III at our Durham, North Carolina facility, you will be using your skills to aid in the testing and validation of electromechanical systems for a variety of space applications. Activities include configuring test setups, performing a variety of functional tests, and documenting test results. This position requires a candidate with an aptitude for both electrical and mechanical skills. The candidate will also be responsible for setting up and controlling thermal and thermal vacuum chambers for environmental tests. Additional activities include troubleshooting, fixture assembly, maintaining test equipment, and data processing. You'll ensure our systems and components meet established specifications.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin and Durham, North Carolina, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space.Primary Responsibilities:  Setup and execute tests as defined from released test procedures. Configure and utilizes benchtop and special test equipment. Includes but is not limited to oscilloscopes, DMM’s, power supplies, load cells, thermocouples, displacement sensors. Record test data. Generate data plot and tables using defined templates in tools such as Excel. Assemble and validate test fixture assemblies. Configure electrical test setups based on schematics and interface diagrams.Configure and operate thermal and thermal vacuum chambers.  Perform automated tests using special test equipment. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical test setups. Use standard assembly tools and materials. Adhere to strict quality standards for all test and manufacturing activities.  Must-haves:Associate's degree in a related field of study and at least 4 years of relevant experienceA higher level degree may substitute for experienceRelated experience may be considered in lieu of required educationAbility to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics and manualsAbility to work with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power toolsPreferred:Previous experience and/or certifications within the aerospace and defense industry.Previous experience in a manufacturing and test environment.Motion control skills and/or experience. Stepper or servo drivers.  Experience assembling, testing, & troubleshooting electromechanical devices such as motors and actuators. Experience working in an electrostatic discharge (ESD) and contamination/FOD sensitive environment.Data Acquisition knowledge and/or experience.Ability to process data in Excel. Generate plots and create reports. Previous experience with transducers such as thermocouples, load/torque cells, displacement sensors, encoders, resolvers, accelerometers, strain gages. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant 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 or U.S. Department of Commerce. With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.  Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and stepsFrequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterityFrequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colorsFrequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumesOccasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.Working Conditions:Occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materialsOccasionally exposed to loud noisesSafety Sensitive Position:Responsible for the safety and security of people or propertyInspects structures, equipment or vehiclesSierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.