Flight / Mechanical Technicians Level 1

FLIGHT / AIRCRAFT/ MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS LEVEL 1 - 3 - REDONDO BEACH - 14230 - TOP SECRET Mechanical Technicians - Structures Test (LEVELS 1 - 3) to support our Environmental & Specialty Test department (E&ST). As a member of the E&ST department you'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside stress analysts, design engineers, and other support engineers to test our products to their design limits. This position will serve on-site at Space Park Campus in Redondo Beach/ Manhattan Beach, CA. Responsibilities:

• Execute procedures to handle, set-up, and test Space Vehicle Systems.

• Work across disciplines with specialists from a variety of departments to perform procedures, review MGSE hardware, and coordinate tasks.

• Review and execute test procedures with oversight of STL Senior personnel to insure completeness of hardware configuration within the mechanical test program.

• Perform flight hardware integration and safely perform testing to meet requirements/objectives (uncover configuration & usage issues early).

• Directly support STL senior personnel throughout floor execution operations.

• Mentor and coach less experienced project personnel in Procedure Execution, MGSE handling, Hardware Modifications, Plan Review, as well as other hands-on & technical concepts.

• Prepare/Review task requirements, tool trades, and logistics required for the operations at the start of the task.

• Ability to review data and provide hardware/test recommendations to procedures or components to achieve testing specifications.

• Maintain specific process requirements (bonding, etc) to support daily task assignments.

• Drafts detailed drawings for ground support fabrication.

• Provides feedback to management of project performance.

• Collaborating with all stakeholders for your task. Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Technician - Structures Test:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) required.
• Knowledge and experience with mechanical test integration and operations using at least one of the following: Blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, or written instructions.

• Capable of working at heights up to 30'.

• Knowledge of standard rigging procedures.

• Demonstrated experience in executing procedures and setting up tests.

• Active In-Scope SCI clearance access or able to obtain one. Preferred Qualifications for Mechanical Technician - Structures Test:

• Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance.

• Airframe and Power plant (A&P) license with related experience

• Previous experience in mechanical I&T and structures test operations.

• Experience with integration and test setup, procedure review, and test execution.

• Familiarity with Mechanical Operations department (standard) operating procedures/policies.

• Experience handling space flight hardware

• Familiarity with the NGP/AMS program(s). WORK SHIFT: 1st and 2nd Shift (9/80A)