Responsibilities

Responsible for the assembly of spaceflight hardware, mechanical assemblies, electronic hardware, and test equipment. Maintenance of a wide variety of laboratory electrical equipment and instrumentation, and providing other laboratory related to assistance to engineers. Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company's values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Integrity and Objectivity.

Key Functions

• Collaborates with engineers on electro-mechanical spaceflight assemblies and test setups
• Prepares and applies coatings, including paint, staking and conformal coating
• Writes and executes test procedures and equipment operational procedures to support existing and new lab tests or facilities
• Support general laboratory activities including maintenance, cleanliness, organization, calibration
• Inspection of hardware against specifications
• Test measurements in support of mechanical assemblies
• Maintains laboratory equipment. Builds, repairs, and ensures the calibration of the equipment. Sets up instrumentation for tests
• Ensures that all safety rules and regulations are being followed. Attends necessary laboratory safety training
• Researches and recommends tools and equipment for capital purchases

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with laboratory safety protocols
• Ability to write technical documents such as work instructions
• Experience using calibrated assembly tools and test instruments
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot problems
• Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities, and to work within timelines
• Ability to travel 10% of time
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

• 5 or more years of relevant experience with Associate's Degree in a related discipline, or 7 or more years of relevant experience with High School Diploma or equivalent
• Electronic technician and/or basic machine shop training
• Experience maintaining thermal and thermal-vac chambers
• Certified to NASA-STD-8739.1 or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in remote, outdoor locations
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may visit locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces, and may be exposed to seasonal elements
• Laboratory environment with possible exposure to hazardous materials
• Certain laboratories may operate at a high noise level

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.