An Engineering Technician III position just opened up in Pasadena, CA at the JPL/NASA facility. In this role you will be responsible for supporting fabrication, assembly, and testing electro-mechanical developmental and flight hardware. You must have HS Diploma or Higher, 8 or more years of similar experience; and you must be a US Citizen.

Location: Pasadena, CA 91109; possible travel to other NASA Sites
Position: Engineering Technician III

Pay Rate: $45.00+/hr. (DOE)
Duration: 18 months or longer

Work schedule: 9/80 – 1st shift

We do offer paid time offs, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision

Job Description:

As the Engineering Development Technician, you will be working for JPL's Mechanical Fabrication and Test Section which maintains technical support facilities and resources that provide the services required to fabricate, assemble, and test electro-mechanical developmental and flight hardware.

• Provide support for thermal coating applications on mechanical hardware, to include surface prep, masking and application of primer.
• Support projects for fabrication and test of all mechanical and electrical ground support equipment.
• Support Assembly, Test and Launch Operations (ATLO) activities at JPL and at launch site.

• Interface with cognizant or research engineer and suggest test configurations and will perform work in accordance with the test engineers’ procedures.
• Assigned to projects and teamwork with engineers and technicians on the assembly and test of flight spacecraft.

Required Skills:

• Typically requires a High School diploma with 8 years of related experience; related and required training; Associates with 4 years of related experience; Bachelors with 1 years of related experience; related required training.
• Advance understanding, technical expertise and experience in the following areas: Electro-Mechanical Assembly, with strong emphasis on mechanical; Installation, alignment and testing of prototype electromechanical systems; Safe handling and bonding of delicate components, including all surface prep; Fabrication and test of mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE)
• Experience working in clean room, and Hi bay protocols.
• Advance understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and practices in handling Flight Hardware.
• Tests and operate equipment from detailed test procedures and make adjustments as required
• Work with limited supervision

Desired Skills:

• Associates degree with 4 years of related experience; Bachelors with 2 years of related experience.
• Advance understanding, technical expertise and experience in the following areas: Assembly, Test and Launch Operations. (ATLO); Electronic assemblies; assembly/dis-assembly, operation, testing, troubleshooting & diagnostics of components.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity, necessary to work with miniaturized systems or components.
• Must be able to work at remote sites for extended periods.
• Skilled in operations of all shop tools, including soldering and crimping.
• Ability to work closely with team members, long hours in a sometimes-high stress environment.
• Working knowledge of computer applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing, web searches) for component information.

At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

About our client:

Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Manages many of NASA's robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe.

This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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