ORION Mechanical Test Engineer Associate, 3rd shift

ASRC Federal•Merritt Island, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal System Solutions seeks a Mechanical Test Engineer Associate to plan, prepare, and execute test activities for the Artemis program at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The role coordinates test preparation and execution, works with flight hardware, configures and uses mechanical test equipment, and develops and maintains test procedures. It provides in-person support on a third-shift schedule for a year-round, 24/7 test program, including weekends and occasional holidays. The employee will work toward certification as a MTOE and conduct testing under certified test conductor direction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, and up to 2 years of experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Ability to work a long-term night-shift schedule, including weekends and occasional holidays.
Ability to lift test equipment, typically up to 40 pounds, and work at various heights or in confined spaces.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with structural, environmental, or pneumatic testing.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Basic exposure to crewed spacecraft or high-reliability flight hardware, such as through academic projects, co-op assignments, or internships; night-shift or off-hour testing experience is especially relevant.
Fundamental understanding of test engineering processes, including test plans, procedures, and execution, gained through coursework, labs, or short-term projects.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while following approved procedures and coordinating with the broader team.
Experience with automation-framework tools.

Responsibilities

Achieve certification as a MTOE.
Provide in-person night-shift test support for a 24/7 program operating 365 days a year, including holidays.
Participate in Artemis flight-hardware test execution, including acceptance, environmental, and ground servicing tests involving fluids and pneumatics, mechanical structures, and mechanisms at assembly, subsystem, and spacecraft levels.
Prepare and configure mechanical test equipment, ground support equipment (GSE), and instrumentation in accordance with certified test conductor (CTC) direction.
Develop and maintain detailed test plans and procedures for SOPs, EFCPs, and GTI instrumentation.
Read and understand detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules.