Associate Fabrication Specialist | Space Launch System; SLS

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Fabrication Specialist to join the Space Launch System (SLS) team in Kennedy Space Center, FL.

This position will support Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage Integration at NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).

The ideal candidate has experience in one or more of the following: mechanical (tube installations), structural drilling and assembly, electrical (wire harness installation), and/or thermal protective systems application.

• Performs machine set-up, machining, sheet metal fabrication and extrusion, tube bending and fabrication tasks

• Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks

• Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components

• Assembles, repairs, modifies and installs various power plants and drive trains

• Performs soldering on electronic and avionics products

• Assembles and installs wire harnesses and avionics products

• Prepares test articles, fixtures and data collection devices to perform various tests

• Performs organic chemical conversion and paint preparation

• Applies organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements

• Works on complex components and systems using established drawings and requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1+ years’ experience in aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing

• 1+ years’ experience working with powered hand tools or equipment

• Experience with safety process and/or procedures in a manufacturing or operations environment

• Willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime

• Experience working on a NASA Program

• Experience in a clean room environment

• Manufacturing experience in human spaceflight, spaceflight, or aircraft hardware

• Experience in installation and handling of tubes, valves, fittings.

• Experience in Structural assembly with an emphasis on match drilling aluminum, titanium, and composite materials

• Experience with tubing and ducting installation

• Experience and/or coursework in thermal protective systems

• Experience inspecting, fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses; or any variety of electrical components, and associated equipment

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

This position is for 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings…