Fabrication and Mockup Technician (ET6

Fabrication and Mockup Technician (ET6)

This position will provide manufacturing and mockup support to the Systems Analysis and Human Systems Integration Branch (EV73), the Mockup and Fabrication team, and the Human Systems Integration and Engineering (HSI&E) team in support of the Space Launch System (SLS) Program, the Human Lander System (HLS) Program, and Deep Space Habitation Systems Development. The successful candidate will coordinate and interface with multiple engineering disciplines, system elements, and customers, as well as participate in reviews, meetings, working groups, task teams, and systems/tasks supportability processes and assessments.

Specific support to be provided includes the following:

• Assist in the design and construction of engineering mockup and prototype hardware using various materials.
• Participate in systems/task supportability assessments.
• Manage mockup and prototyping design and build tasks

Qualifications:

Educational requirement is a High School diploma or GED or equivalent and at least 15 years of experience and continuing education, or an Associate's Degree or equivalent and at least 10 years of experience. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR .

The candidate is required to have a combination of skills and experience including:

• Experience reading, interpreting, and understanding hardware engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAD packages such as Creo or NX.
• Knowledge of design and construction techniques and standards.
• Experience with design for manufacturing techniques
• Experience in woodworking and basic hand tool proficiency.
• Ability to break problems or issues into manageable pieces to facilitate resolution of technical concerns.
• Critical thinking, effective communication skills, and good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Ability to integrate various materials with consideration given the fidelity requirements, budget, and customer needs.
• Basic ability to work with CAD with ability to grow that skill for design of mockup parts.

• CNC programming or ability to learn
• Experience with CNC fabrication, milling, and machine shop operations.

Desired (presence of one or more of these qualifications will be used as discriminating factors in selecting applicants):

• Experience with CAD software such as CREO, Solid Edge, or Solid Works.
• Experience with different types of construction techniques using:
• 3D Printing
• General Machine Shop
• General Woodworking Shop
• Sheet metal work
• Aerospace, military, or commercial hardware experience.
• An understanding of the NASA systems engineering processes.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other

Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to…