Aerospace Technician - Launch Systems & Testing (9/80)

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Florida is seeking an Aerospace Technician to support launch operations for Atlas and Vulcan programs. You will receive, integrate, test and launch space vehicles, working across ground, airborne, and facility systems.

The role requires 4+ years of related experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and ability to travel 25%. Training occurs for first shift; may shift to second shift. A broad set of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics skills is expected.

Qualifications

• High School/GED
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required. US citizenship is required.
• Basic computer experience to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be able to travel to other ULA facilities including travel outside the state of Florida and coast to coast travel (25%).

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and test ground, airborne, and facility systems and equipment to meet engineering, quality, and customer specifications.
• Support launch operations, including hoisting and rigging of vehicle components, stacking of launch vehicles, and the transport and handling of spaceflight hardware and ordnance.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and modification of electronic, mechanical, structural, and fluid systems—including measurement instrumentation, aerospace ground equipment, and facility infrastructure.
• Conduct in-place calibration, refurbishment, fabrication, and final servicing of launch systems during static firing and launch prep activities.
• Assist engineering teams with test execution, data analysis, and malfunction correction through operational procedures and technical evaluations.
• Operate heavy-duty vehicles and specialized transporters to move parts, tools, and assembled products across on-site and off-site locations.
• Perform structural fabrication and repairs, including sheet metal, composites, fiberglass, and welding, as needed.
• Handle and work safely with cryogenic gases used in space vehicle operations.
• Checkout, troubleshoot and repair space vehicle major electrical, electronic or instrumentation and range safety equipment.
• Perform complete installation, modification and checkout of an assigned instrumentation and/or telemetry system including the set-up of required test equipment, ascertaining proper calibration procedures, connect points, type of lines, transducers, and related items to complete end-to-end calibration of instrumentation or the checkout of electronic control systems.

Job description

United Launch Alliance in Florida is seeking an Aerospace Technician to support launch operations for Atlas and Vulcan programs. You will receive, integrate, test and launch space vehicles, working across ground, airborne, and facility systems.

The role requires 4+ years of related experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and ability to travel 25%. Training occurs for first shift; may shift to second shift. A broad set of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics skills is expected.