Junior Mechanical Technician: Balloon Payloads & Field Ops

Socket.dev; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Engineering Technician in Palestine, TX to support NASA Balloon Operations. You will assist in fabrication, installation and testing of mechanical units for balloon missions, and support launches and payload recoveries with field teams.

The role requires up to 60% travel, potential overseas campaigns, and possession of/ability to obtain a CDL, with a US citizenship requirement and a NASA PIV background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Two years of related experience mechanical experience.
• Equivalency – Completion of post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.
• Certifications/License – Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 3 years of employment.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Mustbe able to pass a background check to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification card (PIV) background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in fabrication, installation and testing of mechanical units, systems, sub-systems or models from specific drawings and schematic diagrams.
• Operates standard test equipment and instruments and records data.
• Performs preventative maintenance of light vehicles and equipment, documents and files records for same.
• Operates applicable equipment and performs functions to assist with the launch and recovery of scientific payloads and balloons.
• Supports field operations which could require travel for periods up to eight weeks or more several times a year both in the United States and overseas.
• Must travel to support campaigns in various locations around the world

Skills

Mechanical experience

Welding

Travel readiness

Background check

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Machine shop tools

Forklift operation

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Engineering Technician in Palestine, TX to support NASA Balloon Operations. You will assist in fabrication, installation and testing of mechanical units for balloon missions, and support launches and payload recoveries with field teams.

The role requires up to 60% travel, potential overseas campaigns, and possession of/ability to obtain a CDL, with a US citizenship requirement and a NASA PIV background check.