Structural Strength Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering Technician level III

Astrion • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is seeking a Structural Strength Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering Technician Level III to support the METTS III contract at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The position supports NASA’s Structural Strength Test Branch and contractor personnel in research and development, configuration, and maintenance of test article systems and testing infrastructure. It may involve travel up to 15% and is subject to random drug testing. The technician must be able to obtain and maintain NASA Public Trust background screening requirements.

The work includes assembling space flight test articles; installing, integrating, and maintaining mechanical and instrumentation components; applying instrumentation and collecting and analyzing data; maintaining networks; assembling electrical components; and soldering, crimping, and fabricating cables and connectors. The technician also handles, transports, and operates specialized test articles and components; conducts tests or experiments; makes minor adjustments to test setups or procedures; selects, prepares, and operates standard test equipment; and records test data. The role involves direct interaction with MSFC customers, technicians, and other test team members, and may require work in confined spaces. Other duties may be assigned to support the MSFC Structural Strength Testing Branch mission.

The work environment includes high bays, laboratories, test stands, and confined spaces. The technician must be able to lift 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation, work at heights, and pass applicable MSFC physical examinations and NASA medical screenings. The position requires adherence to MSFC and OSHA safety requirements, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and compliance with written technical procedures.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Some practical knowledge of science or engineering.
• Some practical knowledge of mathematics.
• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependability and willingness to work hours outside the normal schedule.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and workmanship.
• Experience reading and understanding specifications and detailed work instructions.
• Ability to pass required MSFC physical examinations and NASA medical screenings.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation and work at heights.
• Ability to pass the required security background check and obtain and maintain NASA Public Trust background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, or a high school diploma and/or three years of equivalent technical experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems for personal computers and MS Office products.
• Experience with forklifts, aerial lifts, and bridge cranes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble space flight test articles.
• Perform routine maintenance and install and integrate mechanical and instrumentation components, including strain gauges, pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, hydraulic actuators, and tubing.
• Apply instrumentation; collect and analyze data; maintain networks; perform electrical assembly, soldering, and crimping; and fabricate cables and connectors.
• Handle, transport, and operate specialized test articles and associated components.
• Conduct tests or experiments, making minor modifications to test setups or procedures when needed.
• Select, prepare, and operate standard test equipment and record test data.
• Interface directly with MSFC customers, technicians, and other test team members.
• Perform other duties as required to support the MSFC Structural Strength Testing Branch mission.
• Follow MSFC and OSHA safety requirements, use appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary, and follow written technical procedures.

What This Job Offers

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