2nd Shift Aerospace Sampling Technician

Astrion; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is hiring a Laboratory Sampling Technician for the 2nd shift at Kennedy Space Center, FL. The role requires operating and maintaining sampling equipment to collect aerospace gas and fluid samples for lab analysis, with initial training on 1st shift to ensure proficiency. Depending on mission needs, occasional support on 1st shift may be required.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and data collection, supporting LASSO II contract within the Space Division. Citizenship: U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience sampling aerospace-related commodities or operating sampling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transport hypergolic fuels, cryogens, high-pressure gases, and hardware safely to decontamination, cleaning facilities, and laboratories.
• Set up, calibrate, repair, purge, and prepare sampling equipment for certification and use.
• Conduct on-site analyses using devices such as velometers, flowmeters, temperature/humidity instruments, contamination counters, leak rate probes, recorders, and gas regulator panels.
• Maintain accurate work records and document sampling system data.
• Assist in preparation, evaluation, and improvement of sampling procedures.
• Perform tasks while ensuring compliance with laboratory best practices and safety policies.

Skills

Sampling experience

Data recording

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Astrion is hiring a Laboratory Sampling Technician for the 2nd shift at Kennedy Space Center, FL. The role requires operating and maintaining sampling equipment to collect aerospace gas and fluid samples for lab analysis, with initial training on 1st shift to ensure proficiency. Depending on mission needs, occasional support on 1st shift may be required.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and data collection, supporting LASSO II contract within the Space Division. Citizenship: U.S.