ORION Spacecraft Technician Harness Fabrication, Associate

ASRC Federal•Merritt Island, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is seeking a Spacecraft Technician Harness Fabrication, Associate in Kennedy Space Center, FL. This role involves performing a range of duties in mechanical, electromechanical, and Facilities GSE when constructing and assembling spacecraft and associated ground support equipment. The technician will read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, engineering documents, work authorization documents, and other written or verbal instructions. Key responsibilities include constructing, assembling, troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, testing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, components, and subcomponents according to instructions. The role also involves operating related equipment, conducting tests, reporting data, performing alignment checks, making modifications, preparing compounds, and using various measuring devices. Additionally, the technician will carry out corrosion control treatments, complete and maintain documentation, and make recommendations for process improvements. A significant part of the role includes fabricating flight and non-flight wire harness assemblies (power, RF, high-speed data, thermal, network, thermocouple, and fiber optic), interpreting engineering drawings, and performing tasks such as layout, terminations, crimping, soldering, connector mate/demate, potting, and staking. The technician will also conduct continuity and insulation resistance tests, troubleshoot issues with engineering support, operate processing and test equipment, collaborate with engineering on production issues, and train/mentor less experienced technicians. Basic computer software proficiency (Microsoft Office and manufacturing applications) and excellent communication skills are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized technical training equivalent to a technical Associate degree and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned technical/para-engineering tasks
0-2 years or more of experience
Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

Performs a range of duties in the mechanical, electromechanical, and Facilities GSE when constructing and assembling spacecraft and associated ground support equipment.
Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, schematics, engineering documents, work authorization documents and other written or verbal instructions.
Constructs, assembles, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, repairs and maintain equipment, components and subcomponents, devices, and systems in accordance with testing, engineering, and installation instructions.
Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
Performs alignment checks; adjusts, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.
Uses various measuring devices to include, Micrometers, Calipers, and laser measuring devices.
Carry out corrosion control treatments on metal and other corrosive alloys.
Complete, update and maintain all required documentation, reports, etc., manually or in digital databases.
Make recommendations to improve work quality, efficiencies, and productivity.
Fabricate flight and non-flight wire harness assemblies including power, RF, high speed data, thermal, network, thermocouple, and fiber optic.
Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wire lists, and assemble to manufacturing work instructions and specifications.
Perform layout, terminations, crimping, soldering, connector mate/demate, potting, and staking.
Conduct continuity and insulation resistance functional tests of harnesses for customer acceptance.
Troubleshoot and assist Engineering with solution, corrective action, and rework.
Operate processing and test equipment including Laser Wire ID machine, DMM, network and fiber optic tester, and automated test unit.
Collaborate with Engineering to resolve production order, design, or component issues.
Train and mentor technicians with less experience and provide guidance.
Utilize basic computer software (Microsoft Office and manufacturing applications).
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills for providing test results and work status report.