Senior Technician Security Clearance

Overview:
Senior Technician position located at Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL. The role involves providing mechanical, pneumatic, fluid systems, and testing support for critical launch equipment and systems.

• Full‑time
• Clearance:
  Subject to NASA or government background checks
• Travel:
  Limited; as needed
• Must be US citizen

• High school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma and completion of related technical training curriculum
• 10 years of related experience
• Safe driving record
• CNC equipment maintenance experience

• Experience with machine shop and fabrication equipment, including CNC and manual mills and lathes, laser cutting center, water jet cutting center, laser engraver, UV ink printer, parts tumblers and wastewater processing center, material shear, sheet metal press brake, and band saws
• Electrical troubleshooting ability; certification is a plus
• Forklift trained or ability to become an operator
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer interface skills
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment with a pleasant disposition under fast‑paced and sometimes stressful situations
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy
• Self‑motivated, demonstrates initiative, and can work independently or with minimal supervision
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Share Point

• Extended periods of sitting or standing
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lb.; climb stairs, walk on uneven terrain (paved areas, gravel/rocks, dirt/sand)
• Climbing ladders, stairs, and platforms may be necessary

• Inspection and maintenance of safety equipment
• Replacing expired components on pressure systems
• Assembly and repair of mechanical systems and occasional repair of inoperative equipment where practical
• Soldering and wire termination in support of electrical system assembly
• Maintaining chemical inventories, coordinating removal of hazardous waste and expired chemicals
• Maintaining laboratory inventory of supplies and consumables
• Keeping the laboratory clean and organized
• Perform any other related or associate duties as required