Electronics Technician- Flight Software Integration Lab (Retiree Casual)

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Job Summary
The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.
The Vehicle Systems Software Department (VSSD) performs independent verification and validation of flight software embedded within avionics systems aboard launch vehicles, spacecraft, and other vehicle systems. VSSD is seeking a Electronics Technician- Flight Software Integration Lab (Retiree Casual ATS) to join our growing team. You will be working within our state-of-the-art labs, where we develop hardware-software test beds (e.g. hardware-in-the-loop platforms) for the purposes of providing functional end-to-end testing of flight systems software through integration with flight hardware and/or engineering development hardware.
Work Model
This is a retiree- casual part-time position based in El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work.
What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate with engineering technical staff to design, build, and test hardware-in-the-loop and integrated hardware-software test beds
• Fabricate cables, wiring harnesses, circuit boards, and electrical interfaces
• Set up test instruments (e.g. oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and support troubleshooting/debugging activities
• Support procurement, inventory, and maintenance of laboratory hardware and supporting equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety and metrology guidelines and policies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Electronics Technician- Flight Software Integration Lab (Retiree Casual ATS):

• Completed 4-year vocational trade school, 4-year Apprenticeship program, with a High school diploma or GED is required
• A minimum of 10 years of applicable professional experience is required
• Retiree Casual: An employee who has retired from the corporation and is rehired as a casual employee after a minimum six-month break in service
• Casual employment is normally for fewer than 20 hours a week, usually non-continuous, irregular, and infrequent
• Willingness to occasionally travel and to work off-business hours to support customer needs
• Experience providing support for aerospace hardware-software testbed laboratory electronics, hardware, and computing equipment
• Experience collaborating with engineering technical teams to design, build, and test hardware-software test beds
• Experience fabricating custom electronics components (e.g. cables, wiring harnesses, electrical data connectors, circuit boards, etc)
• Experience working with electrical diagrams, interface control documents, and circuit schematics
• Experience maintaining laboratory inventory, safety, and metrology standards
• Experience setting up general purpose computing equipment and peripherals
• Experience working with Microsoft Windows machines.

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Experience working with FPGAs
• Familiarity with system administration, IT, and networking
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems and associated hardware

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$45.68 - $68.52
Pay Basis: Hourly
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.