Senior TPS Technician: Spacecraft MLI & Thermal Protection

ASRC Federal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fabrication

Precision assembly

Sewing

U.S. Citizenship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Aerospace assembly tools

Cleanroom equipment

Job description

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