Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Engineering Technician 2's for a contract opportunity in Gilbert, AZ.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • High School Diploma (or technical training equivalent) and 2-4 years of related experience as a Mechanical or Manufacturing Technician, or equivalent. • Candidate must be a US Citizen • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). • Hands-on experience with aerospace equipment, harness build, and soldering. • Knowledge of electrical measurements (AC/DC, resistance), voltage circuitry, and troubleshooting techniques. • Understanding of clean room operations and spacecraft handling protocols. • Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks such as sanding or scrubbing over long periods of time. • Must be able to work flexible shifts, including 2nd and 3rd shift schedules, weekends, and overtime as needed. • Ability to wear and perform work in a N95 or higher quality respirator.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: This role involves performing a variety of duties assisting engineers in mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, fabrication, testing, modification, and assembly of spacecraft and support equipment. Assembly & Fabrication to include the following areas: • Perform mechanical assembly, wire harnessing, and soldering. • Apply epoxy bonding and polymeric applications for spaceflight hardware. • Utilize precision torque techniques for fastener installations. • Equipment & Process Management: • Maintain work areas in compliance with ESD, FOD, and 5S standards. • Perform calibration and preventative maintenance of electronic equipment. • Support discrepancy documentation and resolution. • Utilize software tools such as Solumina MES, TipQA, Windchill, and CREO View. Integration & Test Support to include the following areas: • Lead test configuration setups. • Set up, troubleshoot, and repair Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), including test racks and desktop equipment. • Assist in cable design and test configuration development. • Navigate and execute test scripts in Maestro and AstroRT environments. • Verify completion of testing events and associated documentation. • Support critical/hazardous operations as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers. • Working knowledge of standard design components: filters, couplers, splitters, amplifiers, etc. • Familiarity with cryogenic test systems: dilution Refrigeration, 4 Kelvin cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium emersion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required. School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS: Full-Time 9/80 work week. Rotational shift. Will need to be able to work all 3 shifts.
Job Number:
216694
Job Location:
Gilbert, AZ
Rate:
Up to $34.54 DOE
Duration:
9 months
Input Date:
01/13/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Kristie Hardage
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:khardage@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
