ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

Job Posting

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion MultiPurpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Responsibilities

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Support Launch Vehicle Processing of the Artemis Launch Vehicles at Kennedy Space Center. This support includes flight hardware assembly operations, testing and validations of flight and ground systems. Working in a team environment, Technician will work to detailed instructions and schematics to perform work in all aspects of flight hardware. Technician will be participating in training requirements to obtain all necessary certifications to perform assembly work.

Qualifications

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent and technical training in the applicable area of expertise and eight years of related experience including experience directing other technicians.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to work all shifts and a reasonable amount of overtime with limited prior notification.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be able to support all shifts, work at various facilities, and support multiple groups.
• Must demonstrate level of proficiency in mechanical or electrical technical operations.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical or high energy systems (Ex. High pressure pneumatics/hydraulics, cryogenics, hypergolic, etc) is desirable.
• Experience in Aerospace, and flight hardware
• Experience within Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is preferred.
• Must pass all applicable physicals required for this position.
• Must be able to follow work instructions, interpret engineer drawings and follow stringent work area rules and safety protocols.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.
• Work will mainly performed in an inside environment, but fieldwork can be a combination of inside and outside depending on the project.
• Working at heights is required and in confined spaces may be required.
• Will work among equipment and stations in support of launches.

If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.

Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.