Museum Technician 2

U.S. Space & Rocket Center; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation, holidays, and sick leave

State retirement

Job summary

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL seeks a Museum Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of electronic, electro‑mechanical and computer-driven exhibits and simulators.

The role includes preventative maintenance and exhibit development to enhance guest and staff experiences. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing simulators (electronics, hydraulics, A/V, PCs), and using CAD tools (Fusion 360), 3D printing, CNC processes, and vacuum forming to implement new items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2-year technical degree.
• 12–24 months experience as Tech 1 designing, maintaining, and repairing electronic and electro‑mechanical devices.

Responsibilities

• Systematically inspect and repair USSRC simulators and exhibit devices.
• Develop, modify and update interactives and mechanical systems with CAD and fabrication tools.
• Provide simulations technical support and preventative maintenance for exhibits and simulators.
• Meet expectations of Museum Technician Manager for installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.

Skills

Computer hardware

Networking

Ladder Logic PLCs

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Forklift/Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Tools

CAD (Fusion 360)

3D printing

CNC laser cutting

CNC router

Vacuum forming

Job description

Full-time, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama insurance for medical, prescription, dental, and vision. Vacation, holidays, and sick leave. State Retirement. The purpose of this position is to facilitate, maintain, and enhance the experience of USSRC guests and employees by ensuring the effective, safe, and efficient operation of USSRC electronic, electro-mechanical and computer driven exhibits and simulators.

Technical staff responsibilities also include providing exhibit related development & conducting preventative maintenance, as well as providing simulations technical support requests. Critical thinking skills are a must. Provide support to the Museum Team by maintaining equipment such as simulators, interactives, & exhibits. Develop concepts and ideas to design, fabricate, build, and implement new items relating to simulations and exhibits.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Systematically inspect, and repair USSRC simulators to maintain safe, efficient, and effective operation. Simulation equipment includes but is not limited to:
• Electronics
• Hydraulics
• Electro‑mechanical
• Pneumatics
• Audio / Visual
• Computer Peripherals
• Computer Hardware & Software
• Develop, modify, and update technological interactives and mechanical systems while ensuring effective and efficient operation, safety, and that modifications meet the needs of the USSRC. Tools and software includes but is not limited to:
• CAD design (Fusion 360)
• FDM 3D Printing
• Resin 3D printing
• CNC Laser Cutting/Engraving
• CNC Router Table
• Vacuum forming

Ensure the accurate and timely completion of exhibit technical service requests. Meet or exceed the expectations of the Museum Technician Manager for the installation, maintenance, and repair of simulators and exhibits. Meet or exceed the expectations of the Museum Technician Manager for the accurate and timely completion of related tasks and assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Level of Supervision: None

Travel Required

Some

Qualifications

Required Education

• High school or GED and completion of 2-year technical degree (work experience will also be considered and applied to education requirements).

Preferred Experience

• Work Experience: 12 – 24 months experience as a Tech 1 in designing, maintaining, and repairing electronic and Electro‑mechanical devices or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to use the tools, equipment, and materials of the profession effectively and safely.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware (i.e. motherboards, hard drives, memory, etc.) and how to install, troubleshoot, repair, replace basic computer components.
• Knowledge of basic networking, programming specific to Ladder Logic for PLCs, Arduino programming, and Raspberry Pi is a plus.
• Driving skills to operate company vehicles such as manlifts, forklifts, & telehandlers is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, climbing to access simulators, maintenance shop and other buildings.
• Pushing, carrying, and lifting equipment up to 100lbs waist high (ex: Moonshot test weights are 100lbs each).
• Bending, kneeling, crawling under, contorting, and reaching to repair various equipment pertaining to the Museum simulations/exhibits scope
• Sight, reading, wrist movements, tactile feeling to inspect and repair simulators/exhibits
• Talking, hearing to communicate with employees, contractors regarding exhibits
• Comfortable working in heights (up to 380’)

Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

General Requirements

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing in an ever-changing and dynamic environment
• Interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a team
• Must possess a valid driver’s license & appropriate references
• Appropriate interpersonal/personal boundaries
• Maturity of judgment and behavior
• Accepts full responsibility of their actions and how these may affect others
• Adherence and participation in the Center’s Safety Program

Professional Standards

• Understands and follows all policies & procedures
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance, presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty & ethics are important
• Ensures that excellent customer service is maintained with each customer
• Maintains a positive attitude toward the position & the company and realizes that promptness and being at work is a part of sustaining a professional relationship with the company

Teamwork Standards

• Takes an interest and initiative in the development of the department’s team
• Maintains pleasant and professional relationships with co‑workers & assists as needed
• Remains positive about the team and facilitates an optimistic approach to resolution of issues
• Maintains productive, effective, and professional relationships with all departments

The above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Factors

• This position will be subject to dusty, noisy environments and to the hazards related to the profession
• This position deals extensively with employees and contractors who interact with assigned areas of responsibility
• This position may require occasional travel

Expected Hours of Work

• Four 10-hour shifts per week

DISCLAIMERS

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Duties And Responsibilities May Change With Or Without Notice

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.