Electrical Engineering Technician III

Overview

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position will be located at NASA’s Marshal Space Center (MSFC) on the Redstone Arsenal located in Huntsville Alabama.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance at various small industrial sites on MSFC in support of high pressure gas generation and distribution systems. Adapts standard procedures and precedents to complete work that is not completely standardized under necessary supervision from more experienced technicians. Provide assistance to plan and organize work operations necessary to setup, operate, and maintain electrical/electronic systems in industrial settings. Provide assistance to higher level Engineering Technicians

• Preventative maintenance inspection and testing of low voltage switches, monitors, and other instrumentation
• Troubleshoot, Diagnose, locate, and correct malfunctions in electrical control and data collection systems
• Fabricate, assemble, and modify electrical/electronic systems
• Candidate must be able to work from engineering drawings, sketches or written instructions.
• Receives all work direction from higher level technicians or Team Leads.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience required:

5+ years experience desired. Associates degree in Electronics or Electrical Technology desired. Will consider any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Required Experience/Education :

• Fundamental knowledge of AC/DC circuits
• Familiar with various common electrical systems. Relays, solenoids, analog instruments.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools
• knowledge of electrical systems
• Knowledge in basic use of test equipment (multi-meters, scopes, etc.)

Preferred Education and Experience: Associates degree in Electronics or Electrical Technology desired.

• Electrical Lock Out Tag out
• PLC’s
• Valve Positioners
• Gas Flow Meters
• Analog Controls
• NFPA 70e

Essential Job Functions: (Add/Remove information needed in the section below based on your job requirements)

Work Environment ( office, lab, test stand etc): Outside 60% / Inside 40%

Physical Requirements (ability to lift X amount of weight, sit or stand for long periods of time etc),: Lift 20 to 30lbs with assistance if needed. Stand for long periods of time when working outside. Work for height at times using ladders and lifts.

Other Essential Functions:

Security Clearance Requirement:

(applicants selected for positions requiring a Security Clearance will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information) N/A

Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.