Aerospace Vehicle Technician Senior 1st Shift - Millennium Space Systems

About the role

The Aerospace Vehicle Technician will support final spacecraft integration, MLI installations, and testing. This role requires working first shift.

Responsibilities

• Work from preliminary design drawings, sketches, blueprints, schematics, and verbal/written instructions to determine the most appropriate methods for integrating designs and meeting production and laboratory requirements
• Perform assembly and integration tasks to precise tolerances, using expertise to select the most effective methods for meeting engineering specifications
• Operate specialized equipment during spacecraft assembly, such as hydraulic test consoles, cooling system test consoles, alignment fixtures, and installation fixtures
• Determine the sequence of operations and install components in space vehicles before testing, including performing complete system leak and pressure checks, as well as alignment checks of control surfaces
• Handle fragile multi-layer insulation (MLI) films and materials with care during installation onto test and flight articles
• Support the installation of MLI and Solid-Layer Insulation (SLI) on spacecraft, ensuring all procedures meet required specifications
• Assist engineers and research staff in identifying improved procedures and perform assigned duties at specific test stations. Record and analyze test data, generating reports, charts, and graphs
• Acquire necessary certifications and perform incidental related duties and rework as needed, all with minimal supervision
• Provide instruction, guidance, and support to colleagues in the same or other related classifications
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of mechanical principles to perform all tasks
• Support range operations, including tests, integration, and hardware moves
• Operate computer-controlled equipment, including heated tools, ovens, positioners, alignment systems, lift equipment, cranes, and hand and power tools
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical assembly for high-reliability products
• Proven experience in building and terminating wiring harnesses to a high standard for racks and boxes
• Proven experience using a variety of hand tools, including scalpels, scissors, hollow punches, etc
• Skilled in interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and harness wiring diagrams, as well as internal and external specifications
• Proficient in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and digital multimeters (DMM)
• Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly
• Proficient in using various hand and power tools
• Experience with mixing epoxy materials