Electrical Technician at Observable

Adrian, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Space Technology, AstronomyIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience as an electrical technician, wire harness fabricator, or similar hands-on role in aerospace, motorsport, industrial automation, or related industries
Strong ability to read and work from electrical schematics and harness drawings
Demonstrated skill in hand-building wire harnesses, looms, and cable assemblies
Proficiency with soldering, crimping, and connector assembly (including circular, D-sub, and RF connectors)
Comfortable with electrical test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, continuity testers, logic analyzers, and signal generators
Solid understanding of grounding, shielding, and cable routing best practices
Familiarity with high-reliability workmanship standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent)
Strong troubleshooting and fault isolation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments
Prior work in motorsport, aerospace, or satellite hardware environments
Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations in harness design and routing
Experience with harness design software or CAD-based cable routing tools
Comfortable integrating and testing systems with embedded electronics, motion control, and sensors
A love of astronomy, physics, and science

Responsibilities

Fabricate, route, and install complex wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for telescopes and observatory systems
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings
Perform panel wiring, grounding, and termination work to a high standard of reliability
Conduct electrical checkout, functional testing, and validation of assembled systems
Diagnose wiring, signal integrity, and connection issues using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and other test equipment
Perform soldering (through-hole and surface mount), crimping, staking, splicing, and strain relief
Apply harnessing best practices including shielding, impedance control, and vibration mitigation
Maintain meticulous workmanship, consistent with aerospace and high-performance motorsport wiring standards
Collaborate closely with engineers to support prototyping, integration, and troubleshooting

Skills

wiring harnesses

cable assemblies

electrical schematics

wiring diagrams

panel wiring

grounding

termination

electrical testing

functional testing

oscilloscopes

multimeters

logic analyzers

soldering

through-hole soldering

surface mount soldering

crimping

Observable

Collaborative platform for data visualization

About Observable

Observable provides a platform for data visualization and analytics, allowing users to create, share, and explore data through interactive notebooks. These notebooks are web-based documents that integrate code, data, and visualizations, enabling real-time data manipulation. The platform caters to data scientists, analysts, developers, and educators, making it especially beneficial for academic settings. Users can utilize various templates and examples to enhance their data visualization skills. Observable operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free while charging for advanced features and services, which appeal to businesses and professional teams. The company also fosters a supportive community through forums and a Slack channel, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing among users.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$44.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer Software, EducationIndustries

11-50Employees

Risks

Freemium model faces competition from robust free features of Google Data Studio and Power BI.

Observable Cloud may face adoption hurdles if users resist migrating from current setups.

Pressure from investors for rapid growth may lead to strategic shifts alienating users.

Differentiation

Observable allows developers to build custom dashboards using code, unlike legacy BI tools.

The platform offers live, collaborative notebooks for real-time data exploration and iteration.

Observable's open-source framework supports any language or library for instant data app creation.

Upsides

Integration with AI-driven tools enhances insights generation and data interpretation capabilities.

The rise of low-code platforms could expand Observable's user base beyond developers.

Increasing demand for real-time analytics in finance and healthcare presents new opportunities.

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