Aerospace Vehicle Technician - El Segundo, United States - Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company
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El Segundo, United States

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Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems.

We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence.

Superstars are welcome

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place.

From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values.

We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

Find your future with us.


Job Summary
This position's internal job code is Spacecraft Mechanical Technician Sr. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24.


Responsibilities

  • Work from preliminary design drawings, sketches, blueprints, schematics, oral and written instructions. Interpret the most appropriate method to correlate design and method to meet laboratory and production requirements.
  • Layout, fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair microwave antenna components. Process metallic and nonmetallic materials in the manufacture of microwave antenna reflectors and related composite antenna components. Perform detail composite part and reflector shell fabrication. Cut, orient, laminate, layup, and perform curing processes on composite parabolic and shaped reflectors.
  • Operate specially designed equipment during space vehicle assembly, such as hydraulic test console, cooling system test console, alignment fixtures and unit installation fixtures.
  • Determine the sequence of operations and installs equipment in the space vehicle prior to testing. Prepare space vehicles for test by installing all component units; perform the complete system leak and pressure check of the total vehicle, and the alignment check of all control surfaces.
  • Prepare space vehicles for flight by installing explosives detonating cord, check the destruct mechanism for proper mechanical conditions; fill and check smoke generators for leaks; install batteries, skin covers, tracking flares, check a comparison of actual and calculated center of gravity values, complete final installation check, and insert igniters
  • Develop and measure utilizing coordinate measurement systems and specially designed product line equipment to support development, manufacturing, and qualification of microwave antenna systems and components. Perform special test investigations, resolve minor design problems, enhance measurement consistency, effectiveness, and accuracy.
  • Assist engineers and research assistants in determining improved procedures and perform specific duties at assigned test stations. Record and reduce test data and prepare reports, charts, and graphs.
  • Acquire necessary certifications, with mínimal supervision, perform incidental related duties, and rework of the same nature and level of difficulty.
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of applicable material and process specifications.
  • Provide instruction, direction, and/or assistance to personnel in same or other related classifications.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience with mechanical principles are required.
  • Support range operations through tests, integration, and hardware moves.
  • Operate computercontrolled processing equipment for heated tools, ovens, positioners, alignment equipment, rolling stock, lift equipment, cranes, and hand and power tools.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical assembly on high reliability products (preferably aerospace products)
  • Experience interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, harness wiring diagrams, internal and external specifications
  • Experience using inspection tooling (e.g. calipers, micrometers, DMM, depth gauges, etc.)
  • Experience with assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and assembly
  • Experience with using various hand and power tools
  • Experience mixing epoxy materials

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Integration experience
  • Industry certification and/or Trade School training
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience working in a clean room environment
  • Ability to generate discrepancy reports as they occur in areas of influence
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Open to travel
  • Active Security Clearance

Summary Pay-Range

  • Grade 24: $27.32/hr $43.73/hr

Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.


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Union
This is an hourly position governed by Labor Union Carpenters Local 721 Collective Bargaining

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