Assoc. Professor - Environmental Engineering jobs in Huntsville, AL

Environmental Test Engineering Technician III

Aerie Aerospace is looking for a passionate engineering technician with a commitment to quality and safety to join our highly dynamic team that provides operational support to NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center’s Environmental Test Facility!

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) NASA Environmental Test Facilities (ETF)
Environmental Test Facilities are used to simulate the extreme environments that hardware is expected to withstand during operations. The ETF provides these environments using 27 chambers capable of high vacuums, extreme temperatures and humidity, and high-altitude conditions. Additionally, the ETF can perform vacuum bakeout and launch and re-entry testing. Feed throughs in chamber walls provide electrical, mechanical, and fluid connections to the test article.

Job Description/Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary role will be to support NASA - Marshall Space Flight Center’s Environmental Test Facility and contractor personnel in support of NASA research and development, configuration and maintenance of test systems and testing infrastructure. Duties include, but are not limited to performing routine maintenance, installation, and integration of various types of mechanical and instrumentation components such as strain gauges, pressure transducers, cryogen systems, thermocouples, tubing, etc. The candidate will interface directly with MSFC customers, technicians, and other test team members. The candidate will receive direction from the Department Manager or Team Lead and must be able to work from written and verbal instructions. The candidate will perform other duties as required to fulfill the mission of the MSFC Environmental Test Facility.

We believe that our culture has a direct influence on the job satisfaction of our employees and is reflected in the outstanding quality of service received by our customers!

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• Associates Degree -OR- High School diploma and/or equivalent technical experience.
• Background in instrumentation applications, data collection, network maintenance, electrical assembly, soldering, crimping, fabricating various types of cables/connectors.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and workmanship.
• Must be dependable and have the ability to work hours outside the normal schedule.
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills to gather, understand, meet customer requirements.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Experience reading and understanding specification and detailed work instruction.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.

Minimum requirements for this position:

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of applicable experience.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination for any required safety-related certifications.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Must be able to pass a security background check per Redstone Arsenal/MSFC requirements.
• Licenses: Valid State Driver’s License.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Experience should include a working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating. Systems (OS) for personal computers and MS Office products.

What you’ll do all day:

• Work as part of a dynamic team to support the buildup and facilitation of the Environmental Test Facility operations.
• Support NASA and contractor test engineers and project managers to build and complete Environmental Test projects.
• Communicate with engineers, technicians, and customers to discover and develop requirements with the goal of optimizing current and future designs.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance of network and instrumentation systems and network infrastructure equipment.

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks.
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
• Appreciate working on varying tasks and not working one task for long periods of time.
• Enjoy creating and implementing electrical/instrumentation designs and network layouts.
• Like hands-on work.
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals.
• Are good at communicating with people.
• Have a positive attitude!

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