Instrument​/Electrical Technician II

Instrument/Electrical Technician II

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe.

We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrument/Electrical Technician II to join our team!

** This is a JETS IICBA position **

• Plan, Layout, and install electrical and instrumentation wires to facility equipment per engineering work orders and schematics.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation buildup and installations in compliance with National Electric Code and NASA standard guidelines.
• Plan, Layout, assemble and install cable tray or conduit to facility equipment per engineering work orders.
• Perform buildup of power distribution or data and control system panels per engineering work orders and schematics.
• Perform buildup of cable assemblies from engineering work orders and electrical schematics.
• Use basic machine shop tools such as drill presses, band saws, sheet metal brakes, belt sanders, or shears to support facility or test stand buildups.
• Disassemble and reassemble motors, generators, switch gear, transfer switches and other similar equipment during buildup or troubleshooting activities.
• Demonstrate competent use of basic electrical measurement devices (voltage, current, etc.) given an engineering work order and schematics.
• Trace out existing system wiring to verify or update facility drawings.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems using schematics and manufacturer’s documentation.
• Perform elevated work from ladders, scaffolding, raised platforms, man-lifts or other similar raised locations.
• Perform work in confined spaces as required.
• Support test duty stations as required.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• General computer and typing skills.
• General knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the field or related area.

• Active Texas Journeyman's License or currently in the process of obtaining one.
  • While preferred, this license is not required for selection.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70(National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), with the ability to apply these standards in daily work.

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• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Requires Constant:

• Reaching for, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Coordinating eyes, hands, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Standing.
• Seeing and hearing with or without correction.

Requires Frequent:

• Climbing and maintaining ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level.

Requires Occasional:

• Lifting up to 25 pounds from ground level, waist level and overhead.
• Carrying up to 25 pounds for 5 yards.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting, and crawling from 1 to 30 minutes at a time.

Requires the ability to:

• Following set procedures and standards.
• Applying basic mathematical skills.
• Planning work and selecting proper tools.
• Comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Picturing and evaluating…