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Astrion · 21 hours ago

Engineering Technician II

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Astrion is seeking an Engineering Technician II in support of the METTS III contract at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The role involves providing technical support for engineers, conducting tests, and operating specialized equipment in various hazardous environments.

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Responsibilities

Be able to provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement

Work pertains to electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment

These technicians are required to have some practical knowledge of science or engineering

Some positions may require a practical knowledge of mathematics or computer science

Assemble or construct standard equipment or parts following specific instructions

Service and repair simple instruments or equipment as directed

Conducts variety of tests using established methods and operate test equipment

Prepare test specimens and accurately record and verify test data

Identify deviations caused by equipment issues or observational errors

Extract and process engineering data using defined algebraic and geometric methods

Present processed data in prescribed formats for engineering review

Operate within specialized, unique, “one of a kind,” and/or hazardous research and test facilities, test stands, laboratories, chambers, equipment, and are required to have highly specialized skills that in many cases can only be obtained through specialized training, “on the job” work experience, and certification(s)

Examples of specialized operational environments include: Cryogenics: Liquid Hydrogen, Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Nitrogen, Liquid Helium, Gaseous Hydrogen, Gaseous Oxygen, Gaseous Nitrogen, Gaseous Helium, High Pressure Systems, Hypergols, Solid Propellants, Explosives, Other Toxic, Confined Space, Cleanliness Standards and Operations, Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Systems and Components Associated with Hazardous Operations, Mechanical Systems and Components Associated with Hazardous Operations, Safety Critical Equipment, Lifts, and Moves, Specialized Equipment, Large and/or Complex Facilities, Test Stands, Equipment, Special Test Equipment, and Test Articles, Specialized Handing, Transportation, Operation of One of a Kind Test Articles and Associated Components

Qualification

Pressure system operationsElectrical instrumentationMechanical systemsCryogenicsHigh pressure systemsHazardous operationsTechnical supportMathematics knowledgeComputer science knowledge

Required

High school diploma with at least two (2) years of directly related experience to maintaining and operating industrial pressure systems - Active/Current support of METTS III program

Be able to provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement

Some practical knowledge of science or engineering

Some positions may require a practical knowledge of mathematics or computer science

Prepare design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment

Perform standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations

Follow standard work methods on recurring assignments but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments

Technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion; non-routine work may be reviewed in progress

Assemble or construct standard equipment or parts following specific instructions

Service and repair simple instruments or equipment as directed

Conduct a variety of tests using established methods and operate test equipment

Prepare test specimens and accurately record and verify test data

Identify deviations caused by equipment issues or observational errors

Extract and process engineering data using defined algebraic and geometric methods

Present processed data in prescribed formats for engineering review

Operate within specialized, unique, 'one of a kind,' and/or hazardous research and test facilities, test stands, laboratories, chambers, equipment

Have highly specialized skills that in many cases can only be obtained through specialized training, 'on the job' work experience, and certification(s)

Work in indoor and outdoor test areas, test stands, laboratories, chambers, machine shops, cold and hot weather environments, heights, and confined spaces

Lift up to 40 lbs, bend, crouch, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, pull cables/wires

Use proper PPE for all tasks