Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

• In your capacity as an Electrical Technician, your role will be continuously evolving and often diverse, but day to day your duties will include:
• Perform integration of sensors, actuators, power supplies, and control systems for various test benches
• Manufacture and verify cabinets according to electrical schematics
• Manufacture ground and flight harnesses
• Support design engineers in optimizing the harness layout and routing for our engines
• Troubleshoot various signals and electronic devices to resolve issues (data acquisition system, valve driver, power supply, exciter, etc)
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to ensure system reliability
• Collaborate with design engineers to enhance the performance and safety of test benches
• Maintain accurate records of system installations, debugging processes, and maintenance activities
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or similar (or years of equivalent professional experience as a substitute)
• 3+ years of experience in electrical system installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency using electronics equipment (e.g. DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies
• What we would love to see from you
• In the role of Electrical Technician, you will ideally have the following:
• Experience working on test facilities, ideally in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industry
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation
• Hands-on experience with sizing, installing and troubleshooting various electronic components
• Positive and flexible attitude in a constantly evolving environment
• Grit to overcome obstacles and get the job done
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners in English
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards
• Why you should join us!
• What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
• We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
• We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
• If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

Benefits

Additional Information

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. We want you as a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Technician to help us in our mission by leading the installation, commissioning, and debugging of electrical systems for various propulsion test benches. This is a hands-on position that demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to ensuring the success of our propulsion testing efforts.

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