Engineer Technician at Comtec Consultants
Palm Bay, FL 32907
About the Job
Title: Engineering Technician
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Duration: 12 months
Description:
This is a hands-on manufacturing position and requires technicians knowledgeable in aerospace assembly and high-reliability procedures. Supporting activities will include:
- Support of space structures Subassembly manufacturing and Single Line Flow integration.
- Individual contributor effort with limited supervision manufacturing and integrating deployable mesh reflectors.
- Ability to measure using multiple types of measurement tools i.e. tape measure, calipers, inclinometer.
- Following engineering drawings and processes.
- Mechanical assembly and test of space hardware.
- System level hardware integration.
- Preparation for and conducting system level hardware testing (deployments, vibe, etc.).
- Performing system level alignments to meet system requirements.
- Field support for spacecraft integration and precision alignments.
- Working for extended periods (2 hour durations) while performing work above shoulder level or while in a lying position.
- Move equipment weighing 45 pounds or less from one place to another.
- Work performed at elevated heights (up to 30 feet).
- Repetitive movements during specified durations.
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to handle and manufacture space hardware.
- Ability to utilize a ladder multiple times per shift.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in assembly, test, manufacturing, or related field.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance and work in a classified area (not needed to start)
Preferred Additional Skills:
- 4 years of experience with manufacturing of space qualified hardware.
- Hi-Reliability, Bonding, and Aerial Platform certifications.
- Experience working with hand and toque tools / measurement tools (Micrometers/Calipers) • Sewing.
- Ability to see small parts with or without magnification assistance.
- Experience mixing and application of two-part adhesives and RTVs.
- Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and follow-through.
- Be a team player, pro-active, and customer oriented with a sense of urgency to accomplish a given task or goal.
- Possess a high level of initiative and willingness to learn.
- Exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work first or second shift
- Ability to provide overtime support when needed.
Salary
28 - 31 /year