Laboratory Quality Assurance Technician

Astrion • Kennedy Space Center, FL, Florida

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Laboratory Quality Assurance Technician for the LASSO II contract, supporting the Space Division. The role supports component refurbishment critical to ground and launch processing. Work is performed onsite at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Shift work may be required; the position may involve second-shift work and overtime, including weekends, depending on the task. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in quality assurance or inspection of systems and equipment; aerospace experience is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Dependability and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with chemical and material processes, sampling processes, testing and measurement techniques, inspection methodology, engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and precision measurement equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow prescribed procedures for components or jobs in progress.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics.
• Ability to use computers and printers for work instructions, viewing drawings and specifications, producing reports, timekeeping, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hydrostat and disassembly operations, decontamination, reassembly of functional components, bubble point tests, system reassembly and reinstallation, and particle counts performed by Clean Room Technicians.
• Monitor flow booth and clean room controls, including temperature, humidity, pressure, cleanliness, and particle contamination; perform hazardous vapor detection as required and report out-of-specification conditions.
• Witness processes performed on flight hardware, hydraulic functional tests, and final leak tests.
• Verify equipment cleanliness during equipment hookup and disassembly on field-cleaning jobs.
• Verify that cleaning operations comply with procedures and verification requirements.
• Perform NVR determinations, microscopic determinations, particle counts on samples, halogen and dewpoint tests, and final inspections of components such as tubing, flexhose, and piping systems.
• Perform analyses using analytical instrumentation.
• Document and report minor discrepancies, daily monitoring, and test data using a computer.
• Perform hydrocarbon and moisture monitoring using analytical meters.
• Perform inspections in confined spaces and at elevations when required.
• Review work authorization documents to determine cleaning and testing requirements.
• Ensure cleaning and testing fluids and test equipment are within specification for proper use.
• Visually inspect systems, parts, or components before collecting samples to validate cleaning jobs.
• Ensure controls are adequate to maintain cleanliness after sampling.
• Validate the integrity of components, parts, or systems by affixing stamped and dated certification tags and tamper-proof decals to completed work.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Access to Kennedy Space Center onsite services, including the Child Development Center, Fitness Center, Barbershop, NASA Exchanges, Credit Union, and Kennedy Athletic, Recreation & Social (KARS) parks.

What This Job Offers

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