Aerospace Electromagnetics Tech - Lab & Field

Astrion; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Aerospace Technician specializing in Electromagnetics at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. This full-time role supports research and testing in the Electromagnetics Laboratory (EML) and requires US citizenship.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with technical training and hands-on experience, plus ability to read schematics, operate basic electrical test equipment, and travel to test locations around KSC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related technical training or equivalent hands-on experience; minimum of 7 years relevant experience, less with additional technical training certificates.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass NASA background investigation and drug testing.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including at remote sites across KSC and within EML.
• Ability to travel within KSC facilities as required and travel on uneven terrain to access test locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, operation, and teardown of laboratory and test equipment.
• Support fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of laboratory systems and hardware.
• Assist engineers and senior technicians with testing, troubleshooting, and modifying equipment.
• Operate basic electrical test equipment (e.g., digital multimeters, power supplies, and similar instruments).
• Read and follow work instructions, schematics, and engineering drawings to complete tasks.
• Record test data and support documentation of laboratory and field test activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of laboratory spaces, tools, and equipment.
• Work independently or in a team; support field testing across KSC as needed.

Skills

Basic computer proficiency

Read schematics

Electrical test equipment

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED with related technical training

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Torque tools

Fabrication tools

Soldering

Job description

Astrion is seeking an Aerospace Technician specializing in Electromagnetics at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. This full-time role supports research and testing in the Electromagnetics Laboratory (EML) and requires US citizenship.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with technical training and hands-on experience, plus ability to read schematics, operate basic electrical test equipment, and travel to test locations around KSC.