The Engineering Technician performs hands on activities/tasks associated with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and thermal protection systems application, assembly, and check-out operations.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Knowledge of coating removal, coating application, and hydraulic assembly operations is also desired.

• Participates as a team member to positively influence and enhance the safety, quality, cost, and scheduling of their team.

• Candidate must be well organized and able to follow and execute computer-based shop assembly instructions.

• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.  

• No clearance required to start

• Experience in aerospace or aviation hardware processing.

• Must pass appropriate background screening to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification badge

• Must be a US Citizen

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.  

• No clearance required to start

• Experience in aerospace or aviation hardware processing.

• Must pass appropriate background screening to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification badge

• Must be a US Citizen

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• General understanding of electronic work instruction systems (MAXIMO, Solumina).

• Proficiency with hands-on electrical assembly, application of Thermal Protection (TPS), mechanical assembly, ordnance handling, and ordnance operations.

• Discipline to utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, safety glasses, gloves, and coveralls as required by procedure.

• Ability to read, understand engineering drawings and schematics.

• Capability to understand and follow electronic work instruction documents.

• Capable of the use of calibrated measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and electrical meters.

• Proficient with manual and power tools to match drill holes to a precise size for fitment of flight hardware.
  Proficient with general heavy equipment usage (crane and forklift).

• Capability to solder and proficient with electrical harness installation and mate/de-mate of electrical connectors.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Self-motivated, requiring minimal oversite; flexible and adaptable to varying work scope and tasks.

• Strives for excellence in workmanship and defect-free products.

• Standard computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office.

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