Engineering Technician - NASA

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor is seeking an Engineering Technician to support our NASA customer at the Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) on Edwards AFB, CA.

engineering support position that performs the

full range of technician and para-engineering duties that applies engineering technology and systems engineering concepts to support specialized technical tasks. This role demands the ability to

work and lead effectively in a dynamic, multi-task environment by prioritizing work, coordinating task and project schedules, and managing and decomposing technical requirements across multiple focus areas.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment are a must.

Responsibilities

As an Engineering Technician with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will:

• Design, develop, and implement data collection strategies to support testing activities within the Flight Loads Laboratory.
• Support all phases of test execution with a primary focus on data acquisition and data handling systems; responsibilities may also include ancillary duties such as serving as a safety monitor or performing other technician-level functions, as required.
• Serve as an experienced technical troubleshooter with the ability to rapidly identify, isolate, and resolve hardware, software, or system-level issues, including the development and execution of systematic fault-isolation plans.
• Perform operational integration activities and interface verification checks to ensure system compatibility, functionality, and readiness for test execution.
• Support information technology security compliance and continuous improvement efforts, including software maintenance, system updates, data archiving, and data recovery processes.
• Collaborate closely with test engineers to ensure test systems are properly configured, verified, and aligned with the objectives of assigned test campaigns.
• Perform all work in accordance with NASA ISO AS9100 quality management procedures and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Adhere to all safety practices, rules, and requirements outlined in the Safety and Health Plan and other safety communications applicable to the work environment.
• Provide timely and standardized status reporting to the Senior Technical Lead and/or Functional Area Lead, in accordance with established reporting requirements and schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must successfullypass drug testing requirements.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team are required.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, including adherence to established safe work practices and standards, taking responsibility for personal and coworker safety, and encouraging a safe work environment.
• Must maintain a positive and professional work atmosphere by communicating and interacting effectively with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
• Must be capable of performing work activities that require interaction with others, including negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or presenting information.
• Must be able to work under supervision and respond appropriately and professionally to supervisory guidance and constructive feedback.

Work Hours and Attendance:

• Must be able to work within establishedcore hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; flexibility may be required based on workload and operational needs.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential, except for approved leave such as STD, LTD, FMLA, or authorized time off.

Physical and Travel Requirements:

• Physical Requirements (Medium): Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Travel Requirements: Some travel may be required, both locally and long distance.

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