Senior Technician

Astrion; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Senior Technician at Kennedy Space Center, offering fulltime employment. The role involves providing Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Test support at the Launch Equipment Test Facility, requiring strong technical skills and teamwork. Apply now to join an innovative company dedicated to positive change.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Professional development allotment

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Paid time off

On-site services at Kennedy Space Center

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience required.
• Experience with fabrication and testing equipment.
• Must have US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in applying engineering principles in testing and modifying equipment.
• Perform maintenance and equipment operation as needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Ability to read schematics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Common hand tools

Measurement instruments

Torque wrenches

Job description

Overview

Be the Difference

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technician located at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. This fulltime position provides Mechanical, Pneumatic, Fluids, and Test support to the Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF) at the Kennedy Space Center. Work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center. This position may require occasional overtime including weekend work depending on task. Shift work may be required.

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, FL

JOB STATUS: FT

Must be a US Citizen

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• High school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma.
• 10 Years of related experience.
• Experience using a variety of equipment used in fabrication and testing. This includes common hand tools, measurement instruments, torque wrenches, etc.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, drawings, work instructions and perform maintenance and operation of equipment and systems.
• Requires work both inside and outside throughout the LETF complex.
• May require daily individual to travel to different areas at KSC.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders, platforms, and accessing confined spaces may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Tube Bending and Flaring experience.
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Operational experience with Forklifts 6K-30K, JLG, Scissor Lifts, Jib Hoist, and Over Head Cranes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the application of engineering principles in creating, testing, and modifying mechanical equipment or systems at the LETF

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
• Access to Kennedy Space Center on site services including the Child Development Center, Fitness Center, Barbershop, NASA Exchanges, Credit Union and Kennedy Athletic, Recreation & Social (KARS) parks

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.