Job description

Overview:Must be a US Citizen
W2 with full benefits - Long term contract position with potential for extension or conversion
COVID19: Must be fully vaccinated and provide valid proof of a completed COVID19 vaccination prior to starting work, absent an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.
Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided.
Location - JPL/NASA, Pasadena, CA (Must be onsite)
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
LCAT - Engineering Technician III

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $24-64/hr + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Responsibilities:This unique opportunity is part of the Mechanical Systems Engineering, Fabrication and Test Division which engages in research, technology development, and the creation of advanced mechanical, thermal, propulsion, and electronic packaging systems with expertise that spans the full breath of mechanical disciplines and is applied from architectural concept development through operations.

As a Precision Cleaning Technician you will be working for JPL's Mechanical Fabrication and Test Section which maintains technical support facilities and resources that provide the services required to fabricate, assemble, and test electro-mechanical developmental and flight hardware. This Section develops and matures equipment and technologies, which enable and enhance our fabrication and environmental test capability for current and future missions.

• Responsible for supporting engineers and technicians on the assembly and test of flight spacecraft.
• Support the Propulsion and Fluid Systems Services Group with performing cleaning procedures in the Precision Cleaning Facility (PCF), as well as be able to perform, when necessary, pressure system fabrication, test, and certification.
• Conducting and documenting activities on a variety of technical tasks such as precision cleaning and cleanliness verification, assembly, disassembly, fabrication, test, calibration, measurement, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic, mechanical, chemical, optical and electromechanical systems (including prototype, engineering model and flight), cabling and components, ground support equipment, specialized test equipment, modification, maintenance and certification of laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Ensure that the process, product, and environment comply with Laboratory protocols, government regulations, and professional standards.

******IMPORTANT*******
This position, because of its associated job duties, has been determined by JPL to be safety-sensitive as defined in JPL's Drug Free Workplace Requirement. An employee holding this position will be subject to periodic, unannounced, random drug testing. Please refer to JPL's Drug Free Workplace Requirement for more information. Candidates who are hired into designated safety-sensitive positions will be included in a pool from which individuals are randomly selected to participate in the unannounced drug testing.
Qualifications:Required Skills:

• Typically requires a High School diploma with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; related required training.
• Associates with 4 years of related experience
• Bachelors with 1 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of pressure system assembly and test.
• Experience with performing Precision Cleaning methods, including nitric acid passivation, Brulin detergent cleaning, Oakite detergent cleaning, Vertrel cleaning, and ultrasonic cleaning methods.
• Experience with performing Non-Volatile Residue (NVR) verification of hardware cleanliness and an understanding of Particle Count Level (PCL) verification processes; Ability to maintain hardware cleanliness after cleaning by following specific stringent handling techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and practices in handling Flight Hardware.
• Ability to work overtime (OT) hours, as required, and travel to work in distant locations, domestic and/or international, as needed.

Desired Skills:

• Airframe and Power Plant Certification
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity, necessary to work with miniaturized systems or components.
• Understanding and experience in the following areas: Layout, fabrication, test of mechanical components and assemblies used in space flight. Electro-Mechanical Assembly, with strong emphasis on mechanical assembly skills; Installation, alignment and testing of prototype electromechanical systems; Safe handling of delicate components.
• Experience in fluid/pressure system fabrication and test.
• Experience working in an ISO 6 or higher cleanroom environment.
• Experience with use of all hand tools, tube bending and flaring, some machining experience (mill, lathe, drill press, band saw, grinder) helpful.
• Must take ownership of given assignments, and be accountable for team’s actions.
• Knowledge of computer applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing, web searches) for maintaining component information and/or inventory..

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $64.00 per hour

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