Thermal Protection System (TPS) Technician, Staff
ASRC Federal•Merritt Island, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is seeking a Thermal Protection System (TPS) Technician Staff to support Orion spacecraft processing operations at Kennedy Space Center. This role is primarily focused on soft goods TPS (MLI and thermal barriers) supporting fabrication, installation, and validation of flight hardware, with secondary responsibilities supporting hard goods TPS (tile systems). This position plays a key role in ensuring thermal protection integrity for crewed spaceflight, operating within a precision-driven ATLO environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4-6 years of hands-on fabrication or technical experience
- Ability to perform precision assembly and sewing/fabrication tasks
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to work in a production and flight hardware environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MLI, thermal barriers, or soft goods fabrication
- Experience operating industrial sewing equipment
- Familiarity with spacecraft processing or cleanroom environments
- Exposure to TPS tile systems (secondary skillset)
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, and install Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) and thermal barrier systems for Orion flight hardware
- Set up and operate industrial sewing machines for precision soft goods fabrication
- Perform and support thermal barrier bonding operations
- Review and validate MLI and thermal barrier procedures, drawings, and work instructions
- Support on-vehicle and off-vehicle installation (Aeroshells, Hatches, Heatshield)
- Assist in development and execution of MLI/soft goods flow plans within the ATLO environment
- Perform surface preparation and bonding operations in accordance with strict quality requirements
- Assist with tile installation, bonding, and repair activities
- Support gap filler and closeout tile operations
- Aid in tile removal, reinstallation, and validation processes
- Contribute to tile bond plan reviews and process validation efforts
- Work from engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
- Support instrumentation installation and integration activities
- Utilize standard aerospace assembly tools and materials
- Perform modifications, rework, inspections, and quality testing
- Maintain strict adherence to cleanliness, contamination control, and flight hardware handling requirements
- Support production flow, risk reduction, and mission assurance effort
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
