Engineering Technician II -METTS

RADIAL SOLUTIONSORPORATED•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Radial Solutions Inc. (RSi) is hiring an Engineering Technician II to support its NASA customer on the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support (METTS) contract. The position provides semi-professional technical support to engineers in areas such as research, design, development, testing, and manufacturing process improvement. It is governed by the Service Contract Act. The role may involve working in specialized, unique, or hazardous research and test facilities, including test stands, laboratories, chambers, and equipment. Work is primarily indoors in laboratory and test environments. The position may require occasional overtime and second- or third-shift support for 24/7 onsite or on-call coverage, depending on customer needs and contract requirements. The listed schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of NASA medical screenings at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter, as determined by the Safety, Health, and Environmental Job Assessment Questionnaire. Candidates must be eligible for a Public Trust background investigation and pass the security background check required for Redstone Arsenal/Marshall Space Flight Center credentials and IT access. Employees must provide two forms of federal I-9 documentation and an unexpired, original, REAL ID-compliant identification; the name must match on both forms of ID. RSi describes itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and states that it provides professional development opportunities and strives to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful workplace. It is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Requirements

Familiarity with hand tools, such as torque wrenches and helicoil tools.
Experience reading blueprints and understanding parts lists.
Some practical knowledge of science or engineering.
Must be eligible for a Public Trust background investigation and pass the security background check required for Redstone Arsenal/Marshall Space Flight Center credentials and IT access.
Must complete required NASA medical screenings at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter, as applicable based on the job assessment.
Must provide two forms of federal I-9 documentation and an original, unexpired, REAL ID-compliant identification with a matching name.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment.
Assemble or construct standard equipment or parts according to specific instructions.
Service and repair simple instruments or equipment as directed.
Conduct a variety of tests using established methods and operate test equipment.
Prepare test specimens and accurately record and verify test data.
Identify deviations caused by equipment issues or observational errors.
Extract and process engineering data using defined algebraic and geometric methods.
Present processed data in prescribed formats for engineering review.