2019-01-10
Kellogg Brown & Root (www.kbrjobs.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Washington
United States
Title: Lead Engineering Technician-Space
Location: US-US-DC-Washington
Job Number: 1074802
Position Description:
Assists in the fabrication, assembly, integration, testing and transportation of Space Flight systems.
Under limited supervision, installs, builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies components, parts, equipment, and systems for Space Flight programs. Receives instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed. Performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed. Performs recurring work independently and work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.
Builds, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs equipment and structural/mechanical Space Flight hardware.
Performs preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
Reads blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling equipment and Space Flight hardware.
Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment. May troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
Follows specific layouts and diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
Selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.
Tests equipment, using standard test equipment and procedures, and analyzes results to evaluate performance. Determines if adjustments to equipment are necessary. Makes minor modifications in test setups or procedures as appropriate.
Assists in design modification by compiling data related to the design, specifications, and materials needed.
Gathers information on parts or equipment concerning previous operational failures and modifications.
Performs other duties as assigned .
Qualifications:
Position Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field, or military technical training program, or completion of technical institute program or 8 years of related experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen, and an active Secret (or higher) security clearance is highly desired.
Prior security clearance may be considered
Additional Qualifications:
Must be able to work as a versatile teammate
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job: Technical Support