Technician – Engineering Aide III
Core
Hands-on technical support for rapid prototyping, fabrication, testing, and integration of RF antenna hardware and associated electronics for lunar surface and cislunar missions.
Role type
Senior IC engineering aide (RF hardware prototyping)
Builds
Prototype RF antenna hardware, PCB assemblies, mechanical structures, and test fixtures for Blue Moon landers
Domain
Aerospace / RF engineering / Hardware prototyping
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PCB milling operation, CNC milling operation, PCB layout design, RF electronics assembly, mechanical fabrication, soldering, test fixture fabrication, engineering drawing interpretation, lab equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
RF antenna hardware experience, composite materials handling, 3D CAD design, environmental testing, 3D printing, IPC soldering standards, GD&T concepts
Technologies
Altium Designer, CNC mills, PCB milling machines, 3D printers, CMM, calipers, micrometers
Responsibilities
Operate PCB milling and CNC machines to fabricate prototypes; perform PCB layout and design iterations; assemble and rework RF electronics and antenna hardware; support engineering testing by fabricating and instrumenting test fixtures; maintain fabrication areas and lab equipment; document fabrication processes and test setups; collaborate across mechanical, RF, and electrical disciplines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
