Engineering Technician C

Job Title: Engineering Technician C

Job Code: 40498

Job Location: Palm Bay FL

Job Description:

This is a hands-on manufacturing position and requires technicians knowledgeable in aerospace assembly and high-reliability procedures. Supporting activities will include:

• Support of space structures Subassembly manufacturing and Single Line Flow integration.
• Individual contributor effort with limited supervision manufacturing and integrating deployable mesh reflectors.
• Ability to measure using multiple types of measurement tools i.e. tape measure calipers and inclinometer.
• Following engineering drawings and processes.
• Mechanical assembly and test of space hardware.
• System level hardware integration.
• Preparation for and conducting system level hardware testing (deployments vibe etc.).
• Performing system level alignments to meet system requirements.
• Field support for spacecraft integration and precision alignments.
• Working for extended periods (2-hour durations) while performing work above shoulder level or while in a lying position.
• Move equipment weighing 45pounds or less from one place to another.
• Work performed at elevatedheights (up to 30 feet).
• Repetitive movements duringspecified durations.
• Manual dexterity and fine motorskills to handle and manufacture space hardware.
• Ability to utilize a ladder multiple times per shift.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in process improvement initiatives and provide feedback on assembly drawings BOMs engineering change orders process control instructions and detailed work instructions.
• Interpret and follow moderately complex sketches schematics drawings wiring diagrams and work instructions.
• Additional duties in alignment within engineering technician scope as necessary

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years experience in assembly test manufacturing or related field.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and work in a classified area.
• Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 4 years of experience with manufacturing space qualified hardware.
• Hi-Reliability Bonding and Aerial Platform certifications.
• Experience working with hand and toque tools / measurement tools (Micrometers/Calipers)
• Sewing.
• Ability to see small parts with or without magnification assistance.
• Experience mixing and application of two-part adhesives and RTVs.
• Strong sense of responsibility ownership and follow-through.
• Be a team player pro-active and customer oriented with a sense of urgency to accomplish a given task or goal.
• Possess a high level of initiative and willingness to learn.
• Exceptional organizational verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work first or second shift
• Ability to provide overtime support when needed.