Integration Technician (Dragon) - Multiple Shifts

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (DRAGON) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stage, set up, assemble, test, and install flight hardware


• Perform maintenance tasks as required in a variety of roles for fluid systems maintenance, site preventative maintenance, general facilities, and any other general maintenance work as required to maintain an operational spacecraft processing facility


• Use precision calibrated tools: torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers


• Hands-on operations with both large as well as small, fragile assemblies


• Read and interpret blueprints


• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions


• Use various mechanical tools without instruction


• Collaborate with Dragon operations engineers to develop and document activities


• Process crew immediately prior to spaceflight and upon return to Earth


• Ensure launch services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner


• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment


• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to build safe high-quality vehicles, including ground support systems to enable processing of Dragon spacecraft (crew and cargo)


• Fabricate fluid systems from a schematic or engineering drawing including but not limited to ball valves, check valves, pressure regulators, and pressure gauges


• Fabricate tubing using 37° flare and medium pressure (cone and tap) fittings


• Troubleshoot operational issues found during activation of fluid and mechanical systems.


• Work with high pressure (up to 10,000psi) systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate


• 1+ years of hands-on experience in assembly, test, maintenance, repair and/or installation, OR a certificate from an accredited trade skills program

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Airframe & Powerplant license


• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study


• AV1200-4 certified for vehicle and electrical ground support equipment terminations


• Familiarity with data acquisition system architecture and terminations


• Familiarity with vehicle electrical ground support equipment architecture and hardware


• Knowledge of pressure, temperature and flow measurement devices; mechanical and electrical systems


• Prior experience working with launch vehicles, human spaceflight, or supporting hardware ocean recovery


• Experience with hypergolic or hazardous systems


• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity


• Ability to operate and build a flush cart, proof cart, and leak check cart


• Experience with forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment


• Experience of precision cleaning of parts and tubing assemblies


• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, manuals and reports


• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment


• Ability to perform hydrostatic and pneumatic testing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral


• Ability to work one of the following shifts:
  
  
  
  
  • 1st shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
  
  
  • 2nd shift: 4:00pm - 2:30am Monday - Friday
  
  


• Ability to cover adjusted shifts including weekends when required to meet critical mission milestones


• Ability to pass SAR/SCAPE medical qualifications and perform operations in SAR/SCAPE


• Must be willing to be trained to work around hypergolic propellants (MMH and NTO) and willing to work with hazardous materials


• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted


• Ability to work in confined spaces


• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders


• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position


• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, ice


• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise