TPS Technician

Job Title: TPS Technician

Job Location: Merritt Island, FL 32953

Job Duration: 6+ Months

Description:

Shift Schedule - 2PM - 11:30 PM M-F

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling client 's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians at the Surface Coating Facility, you will assist with the setup of the production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment setup for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of transition from development to production.

In this position, you will be responsible for applying thermal protections systems (TPS) onto New Glenn flight hardware according to written procedures, engineering models, drawings, and specifications at the Surface Coating Facility. You will be responsible to operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight vehicle and subassembly transportation equipment, truck-trailer combinations and other ground support equipment as required. You will perform second party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedure.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities:

Must be able to work A, B, C, or D shift

Application of thermal protection systems (TPS) onto New Glenn flight hardware

Performing surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, gap filling, and vacuum bagging of large structures

Adhering to equipment requirements, method, and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as sealants, primers, RTV adhesives, solvents, foam insulation, and consumable materials

Understands, follows, and completes work instructions, and contributes to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement

Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects

Ability to support scheduled work shift, overtime, and weekends if/when vital.

Qualifications:

Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space.

High School diploma or GED

5+ years of experience in aerospace coating and thermal protection applications

Expertise in one or more of the following: primer/topcoat spray-out and hand application, spray/molded foam insulation applications, conversion coating applications, sealant applications, adhesive bonding, RTV bonding of TPS, ablative TPS materials, foam insulation applications, pressure sensitive adhesive applications, vacuum bagging, thermal blankets, applying sealants, conversion coatings, primers, adhesives, and other special finishes

Knowledge of safety procedures for chemicals handling

Must be able to be respirator qualified

Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with diverse teams in a dynamic environment displaying strong work ethic with close attention to detail

Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures

Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas

Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.