Job Title: Integration Engineering Technician (Thermal Protection Systems)
Location: Merrit Island, FL
Job Type: W2 Contract.
Expected Hours per Week: 40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–12:30 AM.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Integration Engineering Technician to support the application of thermal protection systems onto New Glenn flight hardware. This role involves surface preparation, adhesive application, gap filling, vacuum bagging, hardware inspection, precision assembly, and production-area setup in a safety-focused aerospace manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply thermal protection systems to New Glenn flight hardware according to engineering drawings, models, specifications, and written procedures.
- Perform surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, gap filling, sealing, and vacuum bagging on large aerospace structures.
- Use sealants, primers, RTV adhesives, solvents, and other consumable materials.
- Configure production work areas with the required tooling and equipment.
- Operate forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
- Use torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, and optical measuring instruments.
- Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections.
- Prepare, test, repair, assemble, and install payload systems and flight hardware.
- Troubleshoot and maintain equipment during the transition from development to production.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas using 5S principles.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of aerospace manufacturing, integration, aircraft heavy depot maintenance, or related experience.
- Experience with thermal protection systems, surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, and gap filling.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience using precision calibrated tools, including torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
- Experience applying adhesives, sealants, and thermal blankets.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or legally admitted refugee.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A&P Airframe and Powerplant License.
- Aerospace technician certification, trade school training, or related degree.
- Experience with vacuum bagging and aerospace composite processes.
- Experience with cryogenic systems, fluid assembly, or launch vehicle assembly.
- Experience working on aerospace payloads, fairings, or capsules.
- Experience handling large aerospace components and performing precision assembly.
- ATF certification for handling or installing explosives.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
- Strong technical, leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to work overtime.
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