Engineering Technician IV - METTS

RADIAL SOLUTIONSORPORATED•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Radial Solutions Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to support NASA on the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support contract (METTS). The position develops, reviews, and modifies engineering designs; conducts complex tests and experiments; identifies inconsistencies; and recommends improvements. Work may involve electrical, electronic, or mechanical components and equipment, as well as design drawings, test equipment, and flight hardware assembly. Employees may be assigned to one or more work buckets based on operational needs and individual qualifications. Assignment-specific duties and requirements may apply, and final assignment depends on business needs, demonstrated experience, and any applicable certifications, clearances, or medical determinations. The role includes approximately 20–30% welding and welding preparation, including occasional orbital welding, as well as operating water jets. Depending on assignment, work may include aerospace welding or sheet metal fabrication and repair. The position may require occasional overtime and may include second- or third-shift support for 24/7 onsite or on-call coverage based on customer and contract needs. The listed schedule is 1st shift. Work takes place in hazardous research and test facilities, including test stands, laboratories, chambers, and other specialized environments. Employees must use appropriate personal protective equipment and may be required to complete NASA medical screenings at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter, depending on assessment outcomes. The role is subject to a pre-employment background check and requires eligibility for a Public Trust investigation and applicable security checks for government credentials and IT access.

Requirements

Practical knowledge of science or engineering.
Highly specialized skills related to test facilities, test stands, laboratories, chambers, or equipment, gained through specialized training, on-the-job experience, and/or certifications.
Ability to prepare design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment.
Ability to provide semi-professional technical support to engineers in research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, supervisors, and customers.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Welding and welding-preparation experience, including orbital welding; certification is required.
Ability to meet eligibility requirements for a Public Trust background investigation and pass applicable security background checks.
Ability to provide two forms of Federal I-9 documents and an unexpired, original REAL ID-compliant identification for access to Redstone Arsenal and MSFC; the name must match on both forms of ID.
Ability to complete required NASA medical screenings and pass an MSFC physical examination when required for safety-related certifications.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and pulling cables or wires.
Ability to use proper personal protective equipment for all tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience at a NASA facility.
Knowledge of NASA processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Develop or review designs by extracting and analyzing engineering data and preparing or recommending schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings, and parts lists.
Conduct complex tests and experiments, selecting or adapting critical test equipment and procedures; prepare and operate equipment, record data and problems, analyze results, and prepare test reports.
Apply methods to assigned segments of research and development projects, construct experimental or prototype models, conduct tests, redesign as needed, and record and evaluate findings.
Extract and compile engineering data from field notes, manuals, laboratory reports, and other sources; process data, identify errors or inconsistencies, and select methods of presentation.
Assist with design modifications by compiling relevant equipment, component, specification, and materials data; investigate operational failures and modifications; identify gaps or inconsistencies and seek clarification.
Perform non-routine technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity, using operational precedents and escalating unusual design problems as appropriate.
Provide technical support to engineers working in research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement.
Perform welding and welding preparation, including occasional orbital welding.
Operate water jets and assemble flight hardware.
Depending on assignment, perform aerospace fusion welding, structural welding, stress-relief operations, fixture fabrication, and weld documentation in accordance with qualified procedures, drawings, and work orders.
Depending on assignment, inspect welds and support welder training and recertification.
Depending on assignment, lay out, fabricate, assemble, repair, and install sheet metal and composite parts, and interpret blueprints and technical data.