Flight Hardware Integration Technician - NASA Cargo; Part-Time

WORK LOCATION

Webster, TX

U.S. Citizen

US Government (Public Trust)

Part-Time, Monday–Friday (20 hours/week) with flexibility to increase hours during peak periods

Flight Hardware Integration Technician – NASA Cargo (Part-Time)

This position supports NASA in the Cargo Mission Contract’s Cargo Processing team by performing hands‑on physical processing of space flight hardware before shipment to various launch sites or hardware owners. The Physical Integrator performs tasks associated with flight hardware inspection, packaging, and integration into final launch or return configurations, with the ultimate goal of successful delivery to the vehicle integrators for launch, or the hardware owners in the case of return missions.

• Review, understand, and implement hardware handling constraints according to NASA requirements and hardware owner’s documentation.
• Conduct the in‑line Hardware Verification Review (HVR). Inspect manifested flight hardware items to ensure program requirements are met, while observing hardware handling constraints.
• Identify physical issues with hardware items, make recommendations for resolution, and coordinate with cargo integration team to implement resolution. Ensure issues are resolved in order to meet schedule constraints.
• Package flight hardware for protection according to NASA standards and drawings.
• Integrate flight hardware into final launch configurations per layout drawings.
• Capture and post imagery of hardware within electronic software tool throughout physical processing.
• Capture hardware data within electronic software tools to build As‑Built Parts List for each packed location.
• Verify accuracy of barcode and serial number data and hardware hierarchy compared to physical packing.
• Perform tasks according to steps within electronic Work Orders.
• Travel to launch and recovery sites to integrate/recover hardware.
• Conduct return hardware verification by documenting physical issues, differences from plan, and actual data such as mass, serial numbers, and barcodes.
• Perform general lab housekeeping and equipment maintenance.

Education: High School Diploma (Some college preferred)

Year(s) of

Experience:

2+ years of experience in Inventory Control and Packaging

Minimum Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Organized, proactive, and communicates clearly
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks
• Customer service‑oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills

• Familiarity with handling flight hardware
• Experience supporting NASA Programs

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 35 lbs), and ladder use
• May require handling sensitive or high‑value aerospace hardware

QTS is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.