Engineering Technician (NASA CMC)

Leidos has an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Technician to work on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC) at their Webster, TX location. In this position, you will provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in areas such as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement.

Work will pertain to electrical and mechanical fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and testing. This position will support both new hardware development projects and sustaining engineering.

Some projects may require travel to other NASA centers or locations where testing is being performed; expect up to 10% travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical engineering support and perform steps via work authorizing documents
• Perform work pertaining to laptops, printers, audio-visual equipment, electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment
• Perform cable and electronic component fabrication utilizing NASA-recognized workmanship standards (soldering, harness and cable, staking/conformal coating, etc.)
• Support multiple projects, prioritize, and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Lead some operations within an area that has significant impact on results for the organization
• Assist and train lower-level support employees
• General lab cleanup and maintenance
• Routinely lift up to 35lbs without the assistance of mechanical aides

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and 3 years of related experience
• Strong understanding of how to read and implement requirements from engineering drawings and work orders
• Familiarity with the engineering drawings process
• Familiarity with tool calibration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Perform cable and electronic component fabrication utilizing NASA-recognized workmanship standards (NASA 8739.1, NASA 8739.4, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620)
• PWB population using various soldering techniques (through-hole and surface mount)
• Electronics troubleshooting
• Working understanding of Maximo Inventory Management System or similar task order system

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status is required

The rate for this position will be at least $24/hr, but may be higher based on actual experience.