Mechanical Integration Tech

Mechanical Integration Tech Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !

We at K  share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers .

We are seeking a Mechanical Integration Technician to join our team supporting space flight and ground support activities. The ideal candidate will provide integration services and engineering support for spacecraft, instruments, and related hardware. Responsibilities include both planned and unplanned tasks, sometimes outside standard working hours, andmaintainingclean and organized work spaces.

• Mechanicallyintegratespace flight components into finished spacecraft or experiments ready for launch.

• Provide engineering and management for the integration of spacecraft, instruments, space flight hardware, and ground support equipment.

• Respond promptly to requests from project teams, including after-hours support as needed.

• Maintain andutilizeassigned facilities for integration and handling operations; ensure lab areas are neat and free of excess materials.

• Perform integration operations in all designated project spaces at GSFC.

• Coordinatetransportation, and conduct pre-flight and post-flight operations at the launch site.

• Deliver mechanical services for space flight, atmospheric flight (balloon and aircraft), and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), including payload transporters and environmental control systems.

• Carry out work based on Work Order Authorizations (WOAs), providing technical data such as drawings, specifications, and step-by-step procedures. WOAs are part of the GSFC Quality Management System.

• High school diploma or equivalent required;associate’s or bachelor’sdegree in a technical field preferred.

• Experience with integration engineering for space flight or ground support hardware.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including responding to urgent requests.

• Strong organizational skills formaintainingclean work spaces.

• Familiarity with relevant processes and documentation systems.

• Jobs on this contract range from $30.00/hr- $70.19/hr. Payrange is specific to the Greenbelt, MD area.

• The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.

Additionalcompensation may be in the form of sign on bonus,relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include
401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at K

At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.