ORION Thermal Protection System (TPS) Technician, Senior

ASRC Federal; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health care

Dental coverage

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor supporting Orion spacecraft processing at Kennedy Space Center. The Senior TPS Technician focuses on soft-good TPS (MLI and thermal barriers) fabrication, installation, and validation of flight hardware within an ATLO environment.

Responsibilities include operating industrial sewing machines, validating procedures, and collaborating on tile systems as needed, all while maintaining strict quality and cleanliness standards in a flight hardware

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of hands-on fabrication or technical experience.
• Ability to perform precision assembly and sewing/fabrication tasks.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to work in a production and flight hardware environment.

Responsabilidades

• Fabricate, assemble, and install MLI and thermal barrier systems for Orion flight hardware.
• Set up and operate industrial sewing machines for precision soft goods fabrication.
• Perform and support thermal barrier bonding operations.
• Review and validate MLI and thermal barrier procedures, drawings, and work instructions.
• Support on-vehicle and off-vehicle installation (Aeroshells, Hatches, Heatshield).
• Assist in development and execution of MLI/soft goods flow plans within the ATLO environment.
• Perform surface preparation and bonding operations in accordance with strict quality requirements.
• Assist with tile installation, bonding, and repair activities.
• Contribute to tile bond plan reviews and process validation efforts.

Conocimientos

Fabrication

Precision assembly

Sewing

U.S. Citizenship

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Industrial sewing machines

Aerospace assembly tools

Cleanroom equipment

Descripción del empleo

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 a Thermal Protection System (TPS) Technician Senior to support Orion spacecraft processing operations at Kennedy Space Center

This role is primarily focused on soft goods TPS (MLI and thermal barriers) supporting fabrication, installation, and validation of flight hardware, with secondary responsibilities supporting hard goods TPS (tile systems)

This position plays a key role in ensuring thermal protection integrity for crewed spaceflight, operating within a precision-driven ATLO environment

Roles And Responsibilities

Major Focus – Soft Goods TPS (MLI / Thermal Barriers)

• Fabricate, assemble, and install Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) and thermal barrier systems for Orion flight hardware
• Set up and operate industrial sewing machines for precision soft goods fabrication
• Perform and support thermal barrier bonding operations
• Review and validate MLI and thermal barrier procedures, drawings, and work instructions
• Support on-vehicle and off-vehicle installation (Aeroshells, Hatches, Heatshield)
• Assist in development and execution of MLI/soft goods flow plans within the ATLO environment
• Perform surface preparation and bonding operations in accordance with strict quality requirements

Minor Focus – Hard Goods TPS (Tile Systems) Heat Shield (Avcoat block Bonding)

• Assist with tile installation, bonding, and repair activities
• Support gap filler and closeout tile operations
• Aid in tile removal, reinstallation, and validation processes
• Contribute to tile bond plan reviews and process validation efforts

Shared Responsibilities (Orion Processing Environment)

• Work from engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
• Support instrumentation installation and integration activities
• Utilize standard aerospace assembly tools and materials
• Perform modifications, rework, inspections, and quality testing
• Maintain strict adherence to cleanliness, contamination control, and flight hardware handling requirements
• Support production flow, risk reduction, and mission assurance effort

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of hands-on fabrication or technical experience
• Ability to perform precision assembly and sewing/fabrication tasks
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to work in a production and flight hardware environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MLI, thermal barriers, or soft goods fabrication
• Experience operating industrial sewing equipment
• Familiarity with spacecraft processing or cleanroom environments
• Exposure to TPS tile systems (secondary skillset)

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.