Electrical Mechanical Technician

Craig Technologies•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Craig Technologies is hiring an Electrical Mechanical Technician at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The role supports development of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components and mechanical assembly of ground and flight hardware, primarily for systems that support crew health and well-being on the International Space Station, Orion, and other NASA or commercial vehicles. Work includes design support, cabling, component identification, part selection, mechanical assemblies, drawing mark-up, fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting. The position is expected to be 100% onsite and in person, with occasional travel potentially required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and pass a NASA background check; the posting also specifies a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a security clearance. Selected candidates are subject to a security background investigation and drug screening and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics from a technical institute, junior college, or community college, or a minimum of five years of equivalent experience.
Experience reading drawings.
Experience assembling cables, including wire stripping and dressing, contact crimping, and cable assembly.
Experience soldering through-hole and SMT components.
Experience performing electromechanical assembly, including routing cables and using torque tools.
Able to obtain workmanship certifications in areas such as soldering, crimping, wire harnesses, mechanical assemblies, and torquing, as required by NASA standards for flight equipment.
Able to pass a vision test, including color-blindness testing.
Must complete a soldering test.
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a NASA background check and applicable security background investigation and drug screening; must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
NACI with ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Participate in assembly and fabrication reviews with the responsible project engineer.
Review and modify in-process sheets for assembly of electrical and mechanical hardware.
Comply with the Safety, Health and Environmental Plan and company safety policies and rules, and report safety violations or potential violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Comply with the Quality Assurance Plan, policies, and procedures.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by the company.
Complete all assigned training.
Fabricate flight and non-flight hardware as required.
Troubleshoot electronic hardware, identify malfunctions, and repair or replace components as necessary.
Perform electrical and/or mechanical assembly, prototyping, and troubleshooting under supervision and with detailed instructions.
Carry out task assignments using technical skills and experience, exercising independent judgment and seeking supervisory direction when needed.
Work frequently with engineering and quality assurance professionals.
Support projects through test support, parts and materials research, paperwork generation and completion, purchasing support, and other requested activities.
Follow company policies, procedures, and work rules and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Complete mechanical and electrical assemblies and test electronic hardware as required.
Collaborate with project engineers on related hardware.