Engineering Technician IV - METTS
About The Position
Radial Solutions Inc., (RSi) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Huntsville, AL. At RSi, we understand that people are the most important aspect of our business! As a service provider to the government, we aim to hire right people for each role. We provide professional development opportunities to support continued professional growth. We strive to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for every team member. RSi is looking to fill an Engineering Technician IV position to support our NASA customer on the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support contract (METTS). The Engineering Technician IV is responsible for developing, reviewing, and modifying engineering designs as well as conducting complex tests and experiments to identify inconsistencies and recommending improvements. This position may require occasional overtime and may include second or third shift support for 24/7 onsite or on-call support based on customer needs and contract requirements.
Requirements
- Practical knowledge of science or engineering
- Highly specialized skills related to test facilities, test stands, laboratories, chambers, equipment obtained through specialized training, “on the job” work experience, and/or certification(s)
- The ability to prepare design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment.
- Be able to provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement.
- Ability to communicate with peers, supervisors and customers clearly and effectively
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Ability follow written and verbal instructions
- Must meet eligibility for a Public Trust background investigation for government issues credentials and IT access/applicants must be able to pass a security background check per Redstone Arsenal/MSFC requirements.
- You will be required to provide two (2) forms of Federal I9 documents
- You will be required to provide a REAL ID compliant identification to gain access to RSA and MSFC
- Your name must match on both forms of ID, be original (no copies/digital), and be unexpired
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience at a NASA facility
- Knowledge of NASA processes and procedures
Responsibilities
- Develop or review designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data, applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings and parts lists. (Examples of designs include: detailed circuit diagrams; hardware fittings or test equipment involving a variety of mechanisms; conventional piping systems; and building site layouts)
- Conduct complex tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of critical test equipment and test procedures, preparing and operating equipment, recording data, measuring and recording problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level, and analyzes data and prepares test reports
- Apply methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects, constructing experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements; conducts tests or experiments and redesigns as necessary and recording and evaluating data and reports findings
- Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation
- Assist in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information
- Work pertaining to electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment
- Performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity, using operational precedents that are not fully applicable, such assignments that are typically parts of broader assignments, are screened to eliminate unusual design problems
- Receives technical advice from supervisor or engineer
Benefits
- professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
