Technician

Cimarron Software Services, Inc.; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. is seeking a part-time Quality Technician to support cargo bag and experiment processing at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The role may require on-call coverage with 48-hour notice or steady weekly support during active experiments in the SSPF.

Key duties include inspecting hardware, documenting data, and ensuring compliance with NASA and Cimarron procedures. On-call travel to launch pads may be required; involvement with NASA teams is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a Quality Technician supporting spacecraft programs.
• U.S. citizens due to facility security requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and be available on 48-hour notice.
• Experience with Maximo and ability to work remotely and independently.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and ESD handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspection and verification of flight hardware, cargo bags, and experiment hardware.
• Support cargo bag build, closeout, stow, and turnover activities per procedures.
• Document hardware identification data in customer and NASA systems.
• Verify conformance to work authorization documents and initiate nonconformance documentation.
• Handle, package, and transport flight hardware using cleanroom and ESD practices.
• Respond to on-call tasks within 48 hours for cargo bag and pad operations.
• Coordinate with NASA quality reps and customer personnel to resolve issues.
• Learn and use customer data systems for tracking and quality records.

Skills

Quality inspection

Documentation

Teamwork

Problem solving

On-call readiness

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Maximo

Cleanroom operations

ESD handling

Flight hardware handling

Job description

Posting/External Job Title

Quality Technician

Location

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Part-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

High School / GED

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$33.00 - $75.00/hr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a part-time Quality Technician to support cargo bag and experiment processing operations at the Kennedy Space Center Florida. This role may involve on-call support with 48-hour notice for cargo bag and pad operations, or sustained weekly support during experiment operations conducted in the Space Systems Processing Facility (SSPF).

This position operates under two possible support models:

• On-call/48-hour notice — for cargo bag and pad operations
• Sustained weekly support — during active experiment operations in the SSPF

During on-call shifts, mileage to and from KSC is reimburseable.

Key Duties :

• Perform quality inspection and verification of flight hardware, cargo bags, and experiment hardware during processing operations in the Space Systems Processing Facility (SSPF).
• Support cargo bag build, closeout, stow, and turnover activities in accordance with Cimarron, Customer, and NASA procedures.
• Document hardware specific identification data, including part number, serial number, and lot or batch number, in customer and NASA systems of record.
• Verify conformance of processing operations to approved work authorization documents and initiate nonconformance documentation when discrepancies are identified.
• Handle, package, and transport flight hardware using approved cleanroom and ESD control practices.
• Respond to on call taskings within 48 hours for cargo bag and pad operations, including work at launch pads at any time of day.
• Coordinate with NASA quality representatives, payload engineers, and customer personnel to resolve processing issues.
• Learn and use customer provided data systems for hardware tracking, work authorization, and quality record management.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education :

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Available as needed within a 48-hour notice to support work at any time of the day.
• 15 or more years of experience as a Quality Technician supporting spacecraft programs.
• Experience with Maximo.
• Ability to work as a team member remotely and independently.
• Excellent judgement and ability to adhere to established Cimarron, customer, and NASA procedures.
• Ability to use a computer and utilize new systems.
• Ability to work at a launch pad.
• Familiarity with cargo bag/scientific operations on orbit.
• Previous certifications or knowledge of:
  • Cleanroom operations
  • ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) handling
  • Handling/packaging of flight hardware
  • Documentation of hardware-specific identification (P/N, S/N, lot/batch, etc.)
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Business Profile :

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.

Cimarron offers an outstanding Benefits Package including:

• Major Medical and Hospitalization
• Vision Care
• Preventive Care
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Direct Deposit
• Other Benefits
  • Paid Time Out (PTO) and Holiday Leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program

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