Fabrication and Mockup Technician (ET6)

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Join Our Journey At Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) your growth is our priority! That’s why we offer an array of exciting opportunities for your career development. From the transformative Team Lead Academy to education reimbursement, personalized mentoring, and engaging company-sponsored networking events, you have the power to shape your professional journey in a way that aligns with your aspirations. Find Your Community At the heart of our thriving business are the incredible people who make it all possible. We celebrate a vibrant array of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Here, we foster an environment where everyone—employees, clients, and partners alike—are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. Prioritize Your Well-Being Our extensive benefits package is designed with your health in mind. Enjoy wellness programs, paid holidays, generous time off, employee perks, and so much more. We’re here to help you achieve a harmonious balance in your life—both at work and at home. Together, We Soar Our dynamic team consists of 10 companies united in a single mission: to venture from Moon to Mars and beyond. Join us on this extraordinary adventure! This position has been aligned with Amentum Space Exploration Division. To learn more, click hereThis position will provide manufacturing and mockup support to the Systems Analysis and Human Systems Integration Branch (EV73), the Mockup and Fabrication team, and the Human Systems Integration and Engineering (HSI&E) team in support of the Space Launch System (SLS) Program, the Human Lander System (HLS) Program, and Deep Space Habitation Systems Development. The successful candidate will coordinate and interface with multiple engineering disciplines, system elements, and customers, as well as participate in reviews, meetings, working groups, task teams, and systems/tasks supportability processes and assessmentsSpecific support to be provided includes the following:Assist in the design and construction of engineering mockup and prototype hardware using various materials. Meet with customers and review the requirements for the mockup. Determine the fidelity of the mockup based upon the customer’s needs and requirements. Convert design drawings (CAD files) into construction/fabrication drawings.Procure the necessary materials and components for the mockup.Facilitate the manufacturing and assembly of the mockup. Routine status and communication activities.Ensuring proper documentation practices.Participate in systems/task supportability assessments.Manage mockup and prototyping design and build tasks Qualifications:Educational requirement is a High School diploma or GED or equivalent and at least 15 years of experience and continuing education, or an Associate's Degree or equivalent and at least 10 years of experience. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.The candidate is required to have a combination of skills and experience including:Experience reading, interpreting, and understanding hardware engineering drawings.Experience with CAD packages such as Creo or NX.Knowledge of design and construction techniques and standards.Experience with design for manufacturing techniquesExperience in woodworking and basic hand tool proficiency.Ability to break problems or issues into manageable pieces to facilitate resolution of technical concerns.Critical thinking, effective communication skills, and good problem-solving skills.Excellent technical writing and presentation skillsIntermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Ability to integrate various materials with consideration given the fidelity requirements, budget, and customer needs.Basic ability to work with CAD with ability to grow that skill for design of mockup parts.CNC programming or ability to learnExperience with CNC fabrication, milling, and machine shop operations.Desired (presence of one or more of these qualifications will be used as discriminating factors in selecting applicants):Experience with CAD software such as CREO, SolidEdge, or SolidWorks. Experience with different types of construction techniques using:3D PrintingGeneral Machine ShopGeneral Woodworking ShopSheet metal workAerospace, military, or commercial hardware experience.An understanding of the NASA systems engineering processes.Essential Functions Work Environment: Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%). Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%). Equipment and Machines: Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%). Attendance: Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required. Other Essential Functions: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. #ESSCA #ASED #Amentum Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits: This is an