Hardware Support Technician at Astra

Mountain View, California, 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

Consumer Electronics, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
IT savvy and interested in new technologies
Knowledgeable about inventory, and comfortable in an IT inventory environment
Capable of following technical instructions to flash drives, image devices and re-write hardware IDs
Excellent communicator in both written and verbal English
Ability to work in a team
Ability to excel in a fast paced work environment
Ability to learn new things and adapt to a changing environment quickly
Strong organization skills, and able to identify the steps to be taken to achieve objectives
Ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
Ability to move from place to place within an office environment
Ability to use a computer
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to perform occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (for some positions)

Responsibilities

Participates with inventory and asset management including receipt and disposition of hardware
Documents all defects of pre-mass production hardware and/or software
Performs hardware reworks (e.g., swapping out boards/chips, removing write-protect screws, etc.)
Performs software reworks (e.g., imaging devices to different builds; wipe data, rewrite system hardware ID’s, etc.)
Conducts servo flashing, firmware upgrade, flashing unsigned images
Resolves support tickets on device issues
Provides technical support during events (travel often required)
Other duties as required

Skills

Inventory Management

Asset Management

Hardware Rework

Software Rework

Device Imaging

Firmware Upgrade

Servo Flashing

Technical Support

Ticket Resolution

Procurement

Logistics

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$291.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

AerospaceIndustries

201-500Employees