Electrical Integration Technician

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Integration Technician supports assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and limited design activities for distributed computing and simulation laboratories. The role helps build, configure, and troubleshoot hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) labs for emulator and software development facilities. Required operational certifications include Electrostatic Discharge, Cabling Operator, and Crimping Operator. The technician supports systems integration and software/hardware integration activities as the launch vehicle architecture matures and the SLS program progresses through phases, reviews, and schedule milestones. Work takes place in office and shop environments and includes 20% required travel. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; minimal overtime may be required to meet milestones and technical demands. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible Service Contract Act position. Proof of U.S. citizenship and a STAR ID are required.

Requirements

Typically, a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and 4–6 years of experience and continuing education; alternatively, an associate degree or equivalent and 2–6 years of experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have a STAR ID.
Requires certification in Electrostatic Discharge, Cabling Operator, and Crimping Operator.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and on time, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and clients.
Ability to lift computer systems and associated hardware weighing up to 40 pounds per person.
Ability to climb a ladder or operate a vertical lift up to 15 feet.
Ability to use stairs or elevators to access multiple floors and buildings.
Ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment.
Regular attendance is required.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not create a safety risk or hazard.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronic hardware assembly and testing.
Experience troubleshooting flight-like bus interfaces, including MIL-STD 1553B, RS422, RS485, Compact PCI, PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet, discretes, analog-to-digital, and digital-to-analog interfaces, for launch vehicle avionics HWIL integration and testing.
Self-motivation, teamwork, and familiarity with dynamic work environments.
Experience with cable routing and cable testing.
Experience writing and executing test procedures, performing electrical fabrication and assembly from verbal or written input, and troubleshooting hardware installations.
Ability to obtain or maintain certifications for overhead crane/hoist, Program Critical Hardware/Manual Move, Electrostatic Discharge, scissor lift, aerial platform, and forklift activities.
Familiarity with NASA quality control policies and procedures.
Experience developing, building up, installing, and troubleshooting computer racks.
Experience working with models and simulations of launch vehicle subsystems and avionics hardware for launch vehicle avionics HWIL integration and testing.
Knowledge of systems engineering processes and procedures, including hardware and software integration, requirements development, verification and validation, and testing.
Cable fabrication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to build production and interface panels.

Responsibilities

Support systems integration functions.
Support software/hardware integration troubleshooting and bug-fix activities.
Enter or update documentation in the appropriate control system.
Troubleshoot simulation anomalies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance goals.
Provide weekly written and oral status reports in a meeting setting.
Build computer racks for emulator systems and install compnodes.
Support the buildup, configuration, and troubleshooting of emulator and software development facility HWIL labs.