Aerospace Technician - Payloads Quality Inspector (Multiple Shifts)

United Launch Alliance

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Aerospace Technician - Payloads Quality Inspector, you will be performing quality inspection tasks associated with check out and test of ground, airborne and facility systems and equipment during preparation for spacecraft and rocket launch operations for compliance with engineering, quality, and customer specifications and requirements. Tasks include, but not limited to: Perform installation, checkout, maintenance repair, refurbish, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of airborne, aerospace ground and facilities electrical, electronic, instrumentation and range safety equipment and to calibrate, test, repair, maintain and modify test instruments and gauges utilized in the test, operation and maintenance of products at the launch site. Work with space flight hardware and/or ordnance performing receipt, transport, storage, repair, maintenance, calibration, modification and installation. Assist engineering in the evaluation of tests and correction of malfunctions; perform test and operational procedures. Assist engineering in the analysis of tests and correction of malfunctions; perform test and operational procedures. May require the layout, construction or fabrication, assembly, repair and alteration of sheet metal, steel, aluminum, composite and fiberglass parts, assemblies and structures and/or welding of same, as required, in support of operations. Perform specialized calibration, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic, physical, and/or mechanical measurement instrumentation and equipment. Perform checkout, maintenance repair, refurbish, in-place calibration, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and final servicing of structural, mechanical and fluid systems of space vehicles, launch facility and aerospace ground equipment during field static firing or launch operations. Operate heavy duty type vehicles, including special purpose transporters, to move and transport parts, materials, equipment, tools, components and assembled products between various locations, both on and off base. Must be willing to work 2nd and 3rd shift, but capable and willing to work overtime and/or 1st shift work schedule as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience
Aerospace and/or aviation quality inspection
Propulsion
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Avionics
Spacecraft payload processing
An Associate’s degree or 2-year Technical Degree in a relevant discipline may be considered as equivalent to 2 years of experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required. US citizenship is required.
Basic computer experience to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Ability to travel to other ULA facilities outside the state of Florida including coast to coast travel (25%).
Capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50lbs on a frequent basis.
Capable of climbing and working at heights.
Must be willing to work 2nd and 3rd shift, but capable and willing to work overtime and/or 1st shift work schedule as needed.
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation to travel between work locations on a military base (public transportation not available).

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aerospace Technology or equivalent degree.
FAA A&P License, FCC Certified General Radiotelephone Operator License, or equivalent work experience.
Heavy structures and/or airframe
Working in clean rooms and on clean systems
Lean Six Sigma principles and application
White Sands COPV damage detection training
Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) knowledge

Responsibilities

Perform installation, checkout, maintenance repair, refurbish, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of airborne, aerospace ground and facilities electrical, electronic, instrumentation and range safety equipment and to calibrate, test, repair, maintain and modify test instruments and gauges utilized in the test, operation and maintenance of products at the launch site.
Work with space flight hardware and/or ordnance performing receipt, transport, storage, repair, maintenance, calibration, modification and installation.
Assist engineering in the evaluation of tests and correction of malfunctions; perform test and operational procedures.
Assist engineering in the analysis of tests and correction of malfunctions; perform test and operational procedures.
May require the layout, construction or fabrication, assembly, repair and alteration of sheet metal, steel, aluminum, composite and fiberglass parts, assemblies and structures and/or welding of same, as required, in support of operations.
Perform specialized calibration, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic, physical, and/or mechanical measurement instrumentation and equipment.
Perform checkout, maintenance repair, refurbish, in-place calibration, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and final servicing of structural, mechanical and fluid systems of space vehicles, launch facility and aerospace ground equipment during field static firing or launch operations.
Operate heavy duty type vehicles, including special purpose transporters, to move and transport parts, materials, equipment, tools, components and assembled products between various locations, both on and off base.
Must be willing to work 2nd and 3rd shift, but capable and willing to work overtime and/or 1st shift work schedule as needed.