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Scientific balloon missions provide researchers inexpensive, relatively quick, long duration access to near space altitudes and environments. Balloon missions cost orders of magnitude less than satellite missions and provide platforms for heavy experiments (some greater than 5000-lbs) to operate for weeks and even months. Balloon missions have provided significant science theories and discoveries about cosmic rays, gamma ray and x-ray astronomy, optical and UV astronomy, atmospheric sciences, and cosmic microwave background studies.\nOur staff are located at the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility (CSBF) in Palestine, TX where we design, analyze, build and assembly the support hardware and balloon gondola payloads for the missions. We launch the balloons from locations within the United States (Texas, New Mexico, and Hawaii) and around the world including Antarctica, Sweden, New Zealand, and Australia. Our engineers and technician staff support the launches and balloon and payload recoveries in the US and many worldwide locations. Peraton’s NASA Balloon Operations Contract (NBOC) program is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our team in Palestine, Texas.\nOur rural campus offers the ability to work in a low-cost of living area, but within an easy drive of Tyler, Dallas and Houston.\nResponsibilities of the position:\nAssists in fabrication, installation and testing of mechanical units, systems, sub-systems or models from specific drawings and schematic diagrams.\nOperates standard test equipment and instruments and records data.\nPerforms preventative maintenance of light vehicles and equipment, documents and files records for same.\nOperates applicable equipment and performs functions to assist with the launch and recovery of scientific payloads and balloons.\nSupports field operations which could require travel for periods up to eight weeks or more several times a year both in the United States and overseas.\nSpecific Requirements / Licensing Special Requirements:\nMust be able to travel to support campaigns in various locations around the world\nUp to 60% travel per year\nMust have or be able to obtain a passport\nAbility to pass the National Science Foundation physical (Medical) requirement to work in Antarctica including latest FLU vaccinations required to qualify. \nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nHigh School diploma or GED certificate.\nTwo years of related experience mechanical experience \nEquivalency - Completion of post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.\nCertifications/License - Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 3 years of employment.\nMust be a US Citizen \nMust be able to pass a background check to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification card (PIV) background check and drug screen required. \nDesired Qualifications:\nKnowledge/experience with stick and heli-arc welding desired.\nKnowledge with machine shop tools and machines desired.\nKnowledge/experience with forklift and heavy equipment operation desired.\nKnowledge of methods and techniques involved with assembly and testing of mechanical hardware.\nKnowledge of basic mechanical theory and application. \nPeraton Overview\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. 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