Aerospace Electrician — Space Launch & Lab Systems

ASRC Federal; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, seeks an Electrician to support our Prime NASA program at Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, VA. The role demands expertise in electrical systems for aircraft research, space launch operations and associated facilities.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting during countdowns, installing power systems, reading blueprints, and maintaining grounding and safety practices to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Requires completing an electrical apprentice program or technical school, or five years journeyman level experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics; knowledge of current electrical codes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Locate and remedy malfunctions during countdown stages to prevent mission impairment.
• Modify, repair and install electrical power systems, power supplies, converters and generators to meet customer needs.
• Inspect and service electrical controls, safety devices, and electronic equipment used in aircraft and space launch activities.
• Test and repair motors, transformers, relays, and related electrical components in harsh environments.
• Maintain extensive grounding systems for explosives handling and space launch facilities.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain feeders, cabling and distribution equipment from low to high voltages.
• Inspect gasoline, diesel and turbine engine-powered generators (25–750 kW) as primary power sources for projects worldwide.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety practices

Power systems

Education

Electrical apprentice program

Technical school

Job description

ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, seeks an Electrician to support our Prime NASA program at Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, VA. The role demands expertise in electrical systems for aircraft research, space launch operations and associated facilities.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting during countdowns, installing power systems, reading blueprints, and maintaining grounding and safety practices to ensure mission success.