ORION Spacecraft Technician Mechanical, Senior

ASRC Federal; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor based at Kennedy Space Center, FL, seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Technician for complex assembly and integration tasks.

The role focuses on harness fabrication, testing, and installation, with work from schematics and blueprints, using standard assembly tools. A&P license and US citizenship are required, with 3+ years of relevant experience for this senior position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical training equivalent to an Associate degree.
• 3+ years of experience performing technical/para-engineering tasks.
• Must be a US citizen.
• A&P license (Airframe & Power-plant).

Responsibilities

• Strong mechanical background stemming from harness fabrication, testing, and installation.
• Performs a variety of electronic or electro-mechanical assembly tasks in support of production units, development or prototype requirements.
• Works from schematics, blueprints and oral instructions to construct developmental assemblies and components.
• Uses standard electronic assembly tools and materials.
• May perform modifications, rework, and quality testing.
• Contributes to space systems development and integration activities.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Electrical/ Electro-mechanicalassembly

Reading schematics/blueprints

Documentation

Education

Technical Associate degree-equivalent training

Tools

A&P license

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 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, Seniorin 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 3+ years or more of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) brings a 20-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.

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.