Space TPS Technician Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Thermal Protection System Technician Associate to support Orion spacecraft processing at Kennedy Space Center. This role focuses on soft goods TPS, including MLI and thermal barriers, with responsibilities spanning fabrication, installation, and validation of flight hardware in a precision ATLO environment.

You will work from engineering drawings, set up industrial sewing machines, perform bonding operations, and help with tile systems as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 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).

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Skills

Precision assembly

Sewing/fabrication

Industrial production

Surface preparation

Cleanroom familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial sewing equipment

Aerospace assembly tools

Job description

ASRC Federal is seeking a Thermal Protection System Technician Associate to support Orion spacecraft processing at Kennedy Space Center. This role focuses on soft goods TPS, including MLI and thermal barriers, with responsibilities spanning fabrication, installation, and validation of flight hardware in a precision ATLO environment.

You will work from engineering drawings, set up industrial sewing machines, perform bonding operations, and help with tile systems as needed.