Hardware Support Technician I (Temporary) at Astra

New Taipei City, Taiwan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer ElectronicsIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 0 to 2 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
  • Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
  • Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
  • Must be able to use a computer
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively
  • Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Data, Office 365/Google Workspace and Android experience
  • Logistics or warehouse experience

Responsibilities

  • Assist with inventory and asset management including receipt and disposition of hardware
  • Document all defects of pre-mass production hardware and/or software
  • Help perform hardware reworks (e.g., swapping out boards/chips, removing write-protect screws, etc.)
  • Help perform software reworks (e.g., imaging devices to different builds; wipe data, rewrite system hardware ID’s, etc.)
  • Assist with servo flashing, firmware upgrade, flashing unsigned images
  • Helps in resolving support tickets on device issues
  • Help provide 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
Flash Drives
Technical Support
Ticket Resolution
Office 365

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

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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