ORION Industrial Engineer, Associate

ASRC Federal; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal at Kennedy Space Center, FL, seeks an ORION Industrial Engineer with 0–2 years of experience. The role focuses on ground support equipment readiness, detailed work instructions for GSE modifications, and documenting nonconformances to restore hardware to design specs.

Responsibilities include coordinating testing activities, analyzing results, and preparing evaluation reports. Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering required, with strong teamwork and willingness to work extended hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience or equivalent education.
• Hands-on experience with assembly, integration and test of ground support equipment and/or flight hardware subsystems onto a Flight Spacecraft.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and test specifications for testing of aerospace hardware.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ground processing equipment readiness for spacecraft testing.
• Develop detailed work instructions for GSE modifications and repairs.
• Document nonconformances and coordinate with GSE responsible engineers to restore hardware.
• Maintain records to meet pedigree standards for GSE configuration management and maintenance cycles.
• Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain solutions for integration/testing of components and subsystems.
• Coordinate subsystem and system testing activities with programs and other organizations.
• Analyze test results and prepare subsystem/system-level evaluation reports.
• Write discrepancy reports and perform regression testing to verify fixes.

Skills

GSE integration

MGSE knowledge

Test operations

Engineering drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Test plans

Overtime readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is seeking an ORION Industrial Engineer at Kennedy Space Center, FL.

Specific Job Duties

• Ground Processing Equipment Coordinator responsible for ensuring mechanical and fluids GSE readiness to support spacecraft testing.
• Develop detailed work instructions for GSE modifications and repairs.
• Document nonconformances and work with GSE responsible engineers to restore hardware to design specifications.
• Maintain detailed records to meet pedigree standards for GSE configuration management such GSE precision cleanliness and maintenance cycles.
• Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems.
• Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations.
• Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance.
• Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline and 0-2 years of experience or equivalent experience/combined education.

Required Skills

• Hands on experience with assembly, integration and test of ground support equipment and/or flight hardware subsystems onto a Flight Spacecraft.
• Experience using and/or maintaining Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) such as pneumatic or fluids-loading panels.
• Fundamental knowledge of spacecraft/aerospace test operations.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and test specifications for testing of aerospace hardware.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective cross- functional relationships and an ability to work and lead in a team environment.
• Solid engineering skills/foundation including problem/anomaly identification, analysis, resolution and closure in support of testing.
• Experience generating test plans and test procedures for GSE and/or spacecraft HW.
• Willing to support extended work hours when required

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with precision clean standards IEST-1246 and MIL-PRF-XXXX for hardware and maintenance of such hardware.
• Experience with structural, environmental (thermal, vacuum, acoustic) or pneumatic testing.
• Experience with development and release of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and
• Functional Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FFMEA) for Mechanical GSE Familiarity with calibration and life limit cycles for hardware utilized for precision data collection
• Experience with hazardous operations testing to include high pressure gases, propellants (hypergolic) and an understanding of refrigerants.
• Experience with cryogenics (LN2) utilized in vacuum load servicing and de-servicing
• Experience working with spacecraft flight fluid systems, such as Propulsion or
• Environmental Life Support.
• Experience working with and/or leading a team to include other test engineers, technicians and quality assurance during testing of GSE hardware.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary. ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.