Associate Fabrication Specialist | Space Launch System (SLS)

Boeing

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Fabrication Specialist to join the Space Launch System (SLS) team in Kennedy Space Center, FL. This position will support Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage Integration at NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The ideal candidate has experience in one or more of the following: mechanical (tube installations), structural drilling and assembly, electrical (wire harness installation), and/or thermal protective systems application.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience in aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing
• 1+ years’ experience working with powered hand tools or equipment
• Experience with safety process and/or procedures in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime
• This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility
• This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on a NASA Program
• Experience in a clean room environment
• Manufacturing experience in human spaceflight, spaceflight, or aircraft hardware
• Experience in installation and handling of tubes, valves, fittings.
• Experience in Structural assembly with an emphasis on match drilling aluminum, titanium, and composite materials
• Experience with tubing and ducting installation
• Experience and/or coursework in thermal protective systems
• Experience inspecting, fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses; or any variety of electrical components, and associated equipment

Responsibilities

• Performs machine set-up, machining, sheet metal fabrication and extrusion, tube bending and fabrication tasks
• Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks
• Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components
• Assembles, repairs, modifies and installs various power plants and drive trains
• Performs soldering on electronic and avionics products
• Assembles and installs wire harnesses and avionics products
• Prepares test articles, fixtures and data collection devices to perform various tests
• Performs organic chemical conversion and paint preparation
• Applies organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements
• Works on complex components and systems using established drawings and requirements

Benefits

• At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
• The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED