Laboratory Engineering Specialist

Astrion • Kennedy Space Center, FL, Florida

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Laboratory Engineering Specialist for the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) II contract team at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. This full-time, represented position provides detailed instructions for Precision Cleaning Mechanics performing decontamination, cleaning, refurbishment, and testing of components and systems submitted to the Component Refurbishment Department. Work is performed onsite at Kennedy Space Center.

The role involves preparing maintenance manuals and technical operating procedures, supporting work orders and refurbishment procurement, advising customers on precision cleaning and testing, and ensuring engineering instructions meet applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards. U.S. citizenship is required. Travel may be needed as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least two years of college-level engineering or scientific study.
• Zero years of experience with the completed education requirements, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical fluid-component assembly and disassembly.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydrostatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, and electrical testing of components.
• Previous experience working from drawings and procedures and using cleanroom tools, equipment, measuring instruments, and testing instruments.
• Current U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, enclosed areas, and at heights up to 500 feet.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and read, comprehend, and follow prescribed procedures.
• Ability to withstand the stress of repetitive tasks and pressure from critical deadlines.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to pass KSC-provided visual, confined-space, working-at-heights, and respirator physicals.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in precision cleaning of aerospace fluid systems or components.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and provide detailed instructions for contractor cleaning, refurbishment, and decontamination requests.
• Prepare intermediate and depot maintenance manuals and technical operating procedures for processing and testing components and systems.
• Generate work order authorizations for specific tasks or unique special projects.
• Interface with contractors and government personnel as required.
• Consult and advise customers on precision cleaning, testing requirements, techniques, and capabilities.
• Disposition discrepancies related to processing or testing that do not require specification changes.
• Assist in procuring parts required for component refurbishment.
• Ensure engineering instructions conform to applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED