Engineering Technician 3

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Engineering Technician 3's for a contract opportunity in Gilbert, AZ.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):• High School Diploma (or technical training equivalent) and 4-6 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.

Created: 2026-04-02