SKILLBRIDGE ONLY Electrical/Mechanical Tech

KBR•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Electrical/Mechanical Technician within the Human System Engineering Group of the Human Health and Performance Contract. The role supports the development of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components, as well as mechanical assembly of ground and flight hardware systems. These systems are primarily used for maintaining the health and well-being of crew on the International Space Station, Orion, and other NASA/commercial vehicles. The technician will assist with tasks such as design support, cabling, component identification, part selection, mechanical assemblies, and drawing mark-up for assigned projects. All Skillbridge positions have the potential for full-time job offers upon successful completion of the program, unless otherwise stated. KBR is committed to supporting the Nation's Military and Veterans through partnerships with Hiring our Heroes and DoD Skillbridge.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics from a Technical Institute, Junior College or Community College or a minimum of 5-yrs of equivalent experience.
Must have experience reading drawings, assembling cables (e.g., wire stripping/dressing, contact crimping, cable assembly, etc.), soldering (through hole and SMT), and performing electro-mechanical assembly (e.g., routing cables, using torque tools.).
Able to be certified in workmanship areas such as soldering, crimping, wire harnesses, mechanical assemblies, torquing etc., as required by NASA standards to perform work on Flight equipment.
Must be able to pass a vision test including color blindness.
Must complete a Soldering test.

Nice To Haves

10+ years related experience in the NASA development/hardware fabrication environment.
PCB Layout skills/training, CAD/Drafting skills/training.
Current, non-expired training in workmanship areas such as soldering, crimping, wire harnesses, mechanical assemblies, torquing etc., as required by NASA standards to perform work on Flight equipment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Responsible for compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan, policies and procedures.
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance level as determined by the Company.
Responsible for completing all assigned training.
Fabricate flight and non-flight hardware as required.
Troubleshoot electronic hardware, identify malfunctions and repair/replace as necessary.
Receive detailed instruction on job requirements and work under supervision. The assignments may include electrical and/or mechanical assembly, prototyping and troubleshooting.
Perform task assignments using technical skills and experience.
Use independent judgment but seek supervisory direction when needed.
Have frequent contact with engineering and quality assurance professionals.
Provide support to projects in the form of test support, parts and materials research, paperwork generation and completion, purchasing support and other support as requested.
Know and adhere to Company policies, procedures and work rules and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Excellent skills in both written and verbal communication.