ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN INSPECTION

Job Posting: Aerodyne Industries

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 NASA's ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing and launch operations at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Exploration Ground Systems, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services Programs.

Areas of Responsibility

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Performs non-routine and complex inspection assignments involving Flight hardware, GSE and the manufacturing of flight and GSE hardware.
• Inspects major units, devices, or equipment; validates work performed on installations, tests or experiments.
• Assists in inspection tests to evaluate equipment performance.
• Demonstrates extensive proficiency within expertise and ability to mentor less experienced technicians and engineers.
• Under direction of the engineering staff, applies engineering principles and theories in inspecting, testing, and modifying equipment both flight and GSE.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to support 2nd shift, weekends and overtime.
• Must be able to work at heights, climb stairs and ladders and be able to work in confined space.

Qualifications

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, technical training in the applicable area of expertise, and required certifications and 18 years of related experience and technical training and certification as required across all areas of industry accepted disciplines for the technical support to aerospace systems and equipment.

• 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 as directed by manager.
• Some experience in Microsoft Office Products (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Etc.) is required.
• Must be able to pass a SCAPE Physical and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be able to follow work instructions, interpret engineer drawings and follow stringent work area rules and safety protocols.

Essential Functions

• 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 and in confined spaces is required.
• 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.