Integration Technician (Dragon)

INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN (DRAGON)

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 Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday - Thursday OR Monday - Friday
  • 2nd shift: 4:00pm - 2:30am Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday - Thursday OR Monday - Friday
• 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

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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