Engineering Technician V (Contract)

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the Role

Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge with others in your specialized field? Join our team and elevate your career! As an Engineering Technician V, you will be acknowledged as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), giving you the opportunity to apply your advanced skills and expertise to carry out various precise tasks in TPS, including tile bonding, meticulous tile repair, and thorough tile bond verification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee BV Chuck/Pressure Pad Control

• Filler Bar/Seal Tab Bond

• Laser Scanning

• Rigid Tile Bond

• Tile Step and Gap

• Tile Repair

About You
  

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.   

  

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a related field of study, at least 10 years of relevant experience

• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience

• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Ability to understand and interpret complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications

• Comprehensive understanding of the use of standard laboratory test equipment, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, Oscilloscope,  Pitot static equipment, other measurement equipment, hand tools, and power tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience Bonding Thermal Protection Tile

• Reactionary/Vacuum Bonding

• Has extensive experience with hand tools used during general Thermal protection Tile installation processes.

• Understanding of Bonding verifications

• Previous experience with Laser locating projectors

• Previous experience with clean room and ISO level cleanliness

• Be able to mentor, train, guide, and inspect the work of team members

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, NASA, the US Department of Defense or US Military

Additional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

• Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors

• Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes

• Frequently lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)

• Occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials

• Occasionally exposed to loud noises

• Safety Sensitive Position:

• Responsible for the safety and security of people or property

• Inspects, handles, or transports explosives, dangerous or hazardous materials

• Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles

• Performs Aviation related duties

• Operate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates are identified.