Engineering Technician (Union Position - NASA Program)
Company: Peraton
Location: Greenbelt
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesPeraton is looking for a Mechanical Engineering
Technician to support the Mechanical Integration group at NASAs
Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The position
falls under the Environmental Testing Integration Services Program.
-The candidate will perform moderate to complex tasks,
demonstrating an ability to achieve full competency. Will work in
group settings and independently. Perform duties in areas such as
integration of flight and non-flight hardware parts and assemblies,
cleanroom operations, inspections and utilization of lifting and
handling devices, assistance in performing spacecraft environment
and proof tests, repairing and maintaining equipment, assembly and
utilization of ground support equipment (GSE) for both flight and
non-flight uses. Works frequently in a cleanroom environment.
Displays an aptitude for basic machining, metal cutting, and use of
hand tools and precision measuring devices. May perform additional
unspecified duties associated to mechanical integration.
- Assists and leads in the assembly and testing of flight and
non-flight hardware parts, assemblies, and GSE from provided
drawings and documentation.
- Will work with engineers and other technicians in the assembly,
integration, lifting, transport, and launch support of spaceflight
components, hardware, instruments and spacecraft.
- Conducts tests or experiments; analyzes results and suggests
modifications to equipment to improve performance and reports
results.
- Assists in the planning and performance of tests to evaluate
equipment. Conducts tests using all types of instruments and
assists in preparing data and reports.
- May also perform temporary duties in other areas or other
duties associated with area of assignment.
- Acquires and maintains certifications that are applicable; such
as overhead crane operation, electrostatic discharge control (ESD),
mobile aerial platform training, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in
confined spaces, cleanrooms, or other specialty environments for an
extended period of time.
- Possesses fundamental understanding of machine shop practices
and the use of tools such as band saws, grinders, and drill
presses.
- Must be capable of passing required physical examinations and
successfully completing assigned training or other required
training or certifications. Must possess Powered Industrial Truck
Operator (PIT) Certification, Mobile Aerial Platform operator (MAP)
Certification, and Crane/Hoist/Winch/Rigger Certification, OR, is
able to obtain certifications.QualificationsRequired
Qualifications:
- High School diploma and -minimum of 8 years of direct
experience working with flight hardware (6 years of direct NASA
project experience) and mechanical systems OR has demonstrated
working knowledge with precision hardware and components - -
- Military or technical school training is a plus
- Experience providing fabrication support as well as working
across other disciplines or systems such as electrical, optical,
cryogenics, environmental test
- Knowledge of engineering terms and ability to operate computers
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- Ability to perform with minimal supervision and to read and
interpret schematics, and work from sketches and drawingsDesired
Qualifications: -
- Possesses solid understanding of machine shop practices and the
use of tools such as band saws, grinders, and drill presses.
Experience with more complicated machine shop tools such as a lathe
or mill.
- Experience providing fabrication support as well as working
across other disciplines or systems such as electrical, optical,
cryogenics, environmental test.
- Experience working with assembly and part drawings.
- Experience with electrical bonding and grounding
- Experience working with composite and bonding materialsPeraton
OverviewPeraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe
and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds
leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise
IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national
security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and
secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government
agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian,
health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do
the cant be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our
customers.An Equal Opportunity Employer including
Disability/Veteran.
Keywords: Peraton, Baltimore , Engineering Technician (Union Position - NASA Program), Engineering , Greenbelt, Maryland
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