Associate Fabrication Specialist | Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage

Associate Fabrication Specialist | Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000441025

Date Posted:

2025-01-15

Location:

USA - Kennedy Space Center, FL

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Fabrication Specialist to join our Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage team in Kennedy Space Center, FL.

This position will support the Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage Team at NASA’s Space System Processing Facility located in Kennedy Space Center, FL.

The ideal candidate has experience in one or more of the following: mechanical (tube installations), structural drilling and assembly, electrical (wire harness installation), orbital tube welding and/or thermal protective systems application.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs machine set-up, machining, welding set-up, welding, sheet metal fabrication and extrusion, tube bending and fabrication tasks

• Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks

• Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components

• Assembles, repairs, modifies and installs various power plants and drive trains

• Perform soldering on electronic and avionics products

• Assembles and installs wire harnesses and avionics products

• Prepares test articles, fixtures and data collection devices to perform various tests

• Performs basic organic chemical conversion and paint preparation

• Applies routine organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements

• Works on articles of limited complexity following established drawings and requirements

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• High School Diploma/ General Educational Development (GED)

• 1+ years’ experience in aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing

• Experience with safety process and/or procedures in a manufacturing or operations environment

• Willing to work 2nd shift, including weekends and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working on a NASA Program

• Manufacturing experience in human spaceflight, spaceflight, or aircraft hardware

• Experience in installation and handling of tubes, valves, fittings

• Experience on human-rated spacecraft hardware

• Experience in a clean room environment

• Experience in Structural assembly with an emphasis on match drilling aluminum, titanium, and composite materials

• Experience with tubing and ducting installation

• Experience manually tacking weld joints, with the GTAW weld process

• Training/education from an accredited welding institute/training center

• 1+ years’ experience in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

• Experience with orbital tube welding

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for variable shift

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD $46,750 – $63,250

Applications for this position will be accepted through January 26th, 2025

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to NASA random drug and alcohol testing.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - B

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

DCTLIB (D66)

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