Title:  Engineering Technician B

Job Title: Engineering Technician B

Job Code: 45892

Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida

Job Schedule: 9/80

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 45 pounds or less from one place to another.
• Work performed at elevated heights (up to 30 feet).
• Repetitive movements during specified durations. 
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle and manufacture space hardware.
• Ability to utilize a ladder multiple times per shift.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and work in a classified area.

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.
• Experience mixing and application of two-part adhesives and RTVs.
• 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.

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