Aerospace Electromagnetics Technician - Hands-On Lab

Astrion; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Aerospace Technician to join the Electromagnetics Laboratory team at Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL. The role involves hands-on support for lab setup, testing, and field operations in a dynamic aerospace environment.

You will work with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and modify equipment, read schematics, and document test results while maintaining safety and quality standards. US citizenship and ability to pass NASA background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED with related technical training or equivalent hands-on experience (minimum 7 years relevant experience, less with additional technical training certificates)
• Must be a US citizen and able to pass a NASA background investigation
• Must be able to pass initial and random drug testing
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including within the Electromagnetics Laboratory (EML) and at remote sites across KSC
• Ability to travel within KSC facilities as required
• Ability to travel on uneven terrain to access test locations
• Ability to climb ladders and elevated platforms as required
• Commitment to safety standards per NASA and company guidelines

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 (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 environment
• Support field testing activities across KSC as needed
• Apply basic engineering and technical principles under supervision
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of EML operations

Skills

Hands-on

Tools & electronics

Reading schematics

Soldering

Learning orientation

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital multimeters

Power supplies

Torque tools

Electrical test equipment

Measurement instruments

Job description

Astrion is seeking an Aerospace Technician to join the Electromagnetics Laboratory team at Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL. The role involves hands-on support for lab setup, testing, and field operations in a dynamic aerospace environment.

You will work with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and modify equipment, read schematics, and document test results while maintaining safety and quality standards. US citizenship and ability to pass NASA background checks are required.