Mechanical Engineering Technician IV

Description

Tri Vector Services, Inc. provides quality aerospace engineering solutions to complex problems through a renowned team of engineering professionals. We are a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, SBA-certified Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our experienced team is dedicated to building lasting partnerships based on professional integrity and sound engineering principles. Tri Vector's Experience and exceptional Performance adds measurable Value to every project. Tri Vector Services, Inc.,

is seeking qualified candidates to fill our Mechanical Engineering Technician IV position.

The Mechanical Engineering Technician level IV (Service Contract Act (SCA) Occupation Code 30080) support NASA - Marshall Space Flight Center must be able to provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. Work pertineris to electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment. These technicians are required to have some practical knowledge of science or engineering.

Some positions may require a practical knowledge of mathematics or computer science. Included are workers who prepare design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment.

The Engineering Technician IV performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity, using operational precedents that are not fully applicable, such assignments that are typically parts of broader assignments, are screened to eliminate unusual design problems. This employee may plan such assignments. This technician receives technical advice from supervisor or engineer. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions).

This position may be assisted by lower level technicians and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the establishment, and performs one or a combination of such typical duties as:

• Perform assembly, integration, and fit-check of flight hardware, support equipment, and associated mechanical systems in accordance with engineering requirements and approved work instructions.
• Support installation and integration of flight structures, developmental hardware, and prototype systems, including verification of interfaces and alignment requirements.
• Perform precision measurements, dimensional inspections, and hardware verification activities to ensure compliance with engineering documentation and acceptance criteria.
• Assist engineers and technical leads in the preparation, assembly, disassembly, transportation, and handling of flight hardware and associated ground support equipment.
• Install mechanical hardware, instrumentation, fluid system components, and ancillary equipment in support of integration, checkout, and test operations.
• Support hardware integration reviews, readiness activities, and troubleshooting efforts during assembly, checkout, test, and deployment operations.
• Verify configuration of assemblies and maintain accurate records of hardware installations, modifications, and nonconformance dispositions in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate and maintain fabrication, assembly, integration, and inspection tooling required to support engineering and flight hardware activities.
• Perform in-field modifications and adjustments required during fabrication, installation, assembly, or equipment setup.
• Conduct testing activities requiring the selection, adaptation, or modification of equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Construct prototype models, assemblies, or test platforms to meet engineering and operational requirements.
• Develop operational, activation, and work procedures for use by technical personnel.
• Fabricate hardware, assemblies, support equipment, and associated systems from engineering sketches, drawings, specifications, or verbal/written task descriptions.
• Select and implement appropriate fabrication, assembly, and joining methods during manufacturing and installation activities.
• Fabricate, assemble, and test hose and tubing assemblies used in fluid and mechanical systems.
• Specify, locate, and procure materials, components, hardware, and fasteners required for fabrication and assembly activities.
• Specify, procure, and maintain lifting, handling, and rigging equipment as required.
• Assist with inspection, maintenance, and inventory of lifting, handling, and rigging equipment.
• Perform equipment, tooling, and assembly alignment using…