ORION Spacecraft Technician Mechanical, Associate

ASRC Federal; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Spacecraft Technician Mechanical, Associate to support Kennedy Space Center operations in Florida. The role emphasizes harness fabrication, electronic or electro-mechanical assembly, and building development units from schematics and blueprints.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with technical training equivalent to an associate degree and 0–2 years of experience. A US citizenship is required to comply with program security and government contracting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with additional technical training equivalent to a technical Associate degree.
• 0-2 years of experience or more in technical/para-engineering tasks.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical or electro-mechanical units from schematics and blueprints.
• Fabricate harnesses, perform tests and install components.
• Follow standard assembly procedures and guidance.
• Repair, modify, and rework assemblies as required.
• Work from schematics and oral instructions to build prototypes.
• Maintain A&P license requirements and safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Harness fabrication

Electronic assembly

Reading schematics

Quality testing

A&P license

Education

High school diploma / technical Associate equivalent

Tools

Electronic assembly tools

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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 atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

We are seeking a ORION Spacecraft Technician Mechanical, Associatein Kennedy Space Center, FL.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Strong mechanical background stemming from harness fabrication, testing, and installation.
• Performs a variety of electronic or electro-mechanical assembly tasks in support of specific production units, developmental or prototype requirements in product development, manufacturing engineering or preproduction operations where documentation and guidance may be limited.
• Works from schematics, blueprints and oral instructions to construct developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components.
• Uses standard electronic assembly tools and materials.
• May perform modifications, rework, and quality testing.
• A&P (Airframe & Power-plant) license

Requirements:

• High school diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized technical training equivalent to a technical Associate degree and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned technical/para-engineering tasks and 0-2 years or more of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) brings a 14-year history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies. AFSS provides these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets.

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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.

EEO Statement

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.