Huntsville, AlabamaEngineering Technician, IIIHX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.HX5 is currently seeking a Structural Strength Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering Technician to work onsite in a laboratory environment at Redstone Arsenal.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssembling space flight test articles.Performing routine maintenance, installation/integration of various types of mechanical and instrumentation components such as strain gauges, pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, hydraulic actuators, tubing, etc.Instrumentation applications, data collection and analysis, network maintenance, electrical assembly, soldering, crimping, fabricating various types of cables/connectors.Specialized handling, transportation, operation of one of a kind test articles and associated components.Conducts various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data.May be required to operate within confined spaces.Interfacing directly with MSFC customers, technicians, and other test team members.This position will perform other duties as required to fulfill the mission of the MSFC Structural Strength Testing Branch.Must adhere to MSFC and OSHA safety requirements, including use of appropriate PPE when necessary and follow written technical procedures.Education and ExperienceHigh school graduate or GEDSome practical knowledge of science or engineeringSome practical knowledge of mathematicsMust be able to work from written and verbal instructionsGood communication (written and verbal) skillsMust be dependable and willing to work hours outside the normal scheduleStrong attention to detail, accuracy, and workmanshipExperience reading and understanding specifications and detailed work instructionsPreferred ExperienceAssociate degree or high school diploma and/or 3 years equivalent technical experienceExperience should include a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems for personal computers and MS Office productsExperience with forklifts, aerial lifts, and bridge cranesPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.Other Position RequirementsProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.Requires ability to obtain and maintain NASA Public Trust background screening requirements.Must be able to pass a MSFC physical examination for any required safety-related certifications.All positions supporting the METTS III contract are subject to NASA medical screenings at the start of employment and annually, as determined by the outcomes of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Job Assessment Questionnaire.Must be able to lift 40lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.Must be able to work at heights.BenefitsRelocation AssistanceMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance401(k) plan with Company MatchPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffParental LeaveLife InsuranceTuition ReimbursementMedical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPet InsuranceHX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.Accessibility NoticeIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.#J-18808-Ljbffr