Electrical Integration Technician

Amentum • Huntsville, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Integration Technician supports assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and limited design activities for distributed computing and simulation laboratories. The role supports the buildup, configuration, and troubleshooting of Emulator and software development facility Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) labs as the launch vehicle architecture matures and the SLS program advances through its phases, reviews, and schedule milestones. The position requires personnel certifications for activities including Electrostatic Discharge, Cabling Operator, and Crimping Operator.

This hourly, overtime-eligible position is governed by the Service Contract Act (SCA). Work is performed in office and shop environments and includes 20% travel. The normal workday is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; minimal overtime may be required to meet schedule milestones and technical demands. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have a STAR ID.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and 4–6 years of experience with continuing education; or an associate degree or equivalent and 2–6 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a STAR ID.
• Must be able to obtain or maintain required personnel certifications, including Electrostatic Discharge, Cabling Operator, and Crimping Operator.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
• 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 sit for extended periods and 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; arrangements for delegating duties during absences are expected.
• Appropriate grooming and dress that do not impose a safety risk or hazard.
• Ability to work the stated normal workday and accommodate minimal overtime as needed.

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 test.
• Self-motivation and ability to work as a team player in a dynamic work environment.
• 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, 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 with models and simulations of launch vehicle subsystems and avionics hardware in support of launch vehicle avionics HWIL integration and test.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and procedures involving hardware and software integration, requirements development, verification and validation, and testing.
• Cable fabrication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to build production and interface panels.

Responsibilities

• Support systems integration functions.
• Support software and 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 help ensure products meet performance goals.
• Provide weekly written and oral status reports in meetings.
• Build computer racks for emulator systems and install compnodes.
• Assemble, test, configure, and troubleshoot hardware for Emulator and software development facility HWIL labs.
• Perform electrical fabrication and assembly and troubleshoot hardware installations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Wellness programs and employee perks.
• Potential additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked under SCA provisions, depending on selected fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

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