Senior AI&T Engineering Technician

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior AI&T Technician will lead and support the planning, design, and execution of processes and procedures required to perform module and satellite level assembly, integration, and test activities. These activities will support satellite manufacturing, qualification testing, and launch integration operations. The Senior AI&T Technician will handle flight hardware and operate EGSE/MGSE in the factory, at the test facilities, and at the launch sites as needed to support mission requirements.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience
Experience working with assembly, integration, and test of flight hardware
Attention to detail and great multitasking ability
Ability to read work instructions and perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and test activities
Understanding of document, hardware, and software configuration control and management processes
Previous experience in the aerospace or avionics industry
Previous experience operating test equipment and thermal chambers to support production testing
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving, and complex/technical environment
Flexible attitude and strong initiative
Ability to lift 100 lbs
Work well in a team setting and good communication skills
Excellent listening, comprehension & interpersonal skills as responsible for daily communication via email and phone calls
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication (verbal/writing), and presentation skills
Primary location of this position (90%) is Merritt Island, FL
Extended travel events (1-3 weeks) to domestic sites to support launch and testing campaigns is mandatory
Occasional international travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts
US citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment
Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg
Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer
Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves
Standing: able to stand for long periods of time
Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas including uneven surfaces

Nice To Haves

5 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience
Manufacturing experience highly desirable
Previous experience operating test equipment for electrical and R.F. testing is preferred
Previous experience with handling, manufacturing, and test of flight hardware in clean room environments
Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as forklift and overhead cranes is preferred
Fabrication of cable assemblies using soldering, crimping, and other specialized techniques is desirable
Wire splicing using mechanical and solder processes to ensure secure connections is desirable
Assembly of Electrical and Mechanical sub-assemblies using a variety of hand tools is desirable
Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics is desirable
Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead and perform AIT activities across multiple programs in the various phases of the mission - design, manufacturing, qualification testing, and launch
Assemble and test flight hardware in accordance with work instructions or technical manuals using hand tools, power tools, smart tools, and various measuring devices
Perform hardware repairs or implement software updates, as prescribed by the engineering work instructions
Set up and operate GSE and other specialized test equipment (including thermal chambers and optical measurement devices) to perform production, qualification, and acceptance test procedures
Operate hoists, cranes, forklifts, and other equipment necessary to safely maneuver flight hardware during integration activities
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, manuals, or engineering work instructions
Document test equipment, installation or operational problems, repairs, or corrective actions performed during assembly and test
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment
Identify, report, and resolve integration and test failures by working with AIT and the responsible Systems Engineer
Maintain parts, equipment, and tooling inventory and related documentation
Support engineering team in the development and execution of various tests pertaining to the Airbus US satellite platforms, including ARROW platform to meet customer requirements
Support in development of operational procedures to perform satellite to launch vehicle integration and test activities
Support engineers during the review and execution of test plans and procedures for various levels of assembly: unit, module, subsystem, platform, and satellite
Testing for functional, environmental, and good health checks
Collaborate with key stakeholders on common specifications and procedures for EGSE and MGSE
Support I&T Engineer with incoming inspections and documentation of all materials including flight and non-flight hardware
Report non-conformances to I&T Engineer and support investigations to determine root cause
Other duties as assigned
Support occasional shift and overtime work, as needed to support the mission