ORION Mechanical Test Engineer Associate, 3rd shift

ASRC Federal • Merritt Island, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is seeking an ORION Mechanical Test Engineer Associate to support the Artemis program at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The engineer will plan, prepare, and execute test activities, coordinating all phases of test preparation and execution. The role involves working in and around flight hardware, configuring and using mechanical test equipment, and developing and maintaining test procedures.

This position provides in-person support on a long-term third-shift schedule for a test program that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Support includes weekends and occasional holiday coverage. The engineer will participate in acceptance, environmental, and ground servicing tests involving fluids and pneumatics, mechanical structures, and mechanisms at assembly, subsystem, and spacecraft levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, and up to 2 years of experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to work a long-term night-shift schedule, including weekends and occasional holidays.
• Ability to lift test equipment, typically up to 40 lb, 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 test program operating year-round, including holidays.
• Participate in test execution for Artemis flight hardware, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level