Aerospace Vehicle Technician Senior : 1st Shift El Segundo, CA

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

The Aerospace Vehicle Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of final spacecraft integration, MLI installations, and test. The ideal candidate will work on released work instructions of assembly, test and launch operations of space vehicles. This role will require the ability to work the first or second shift depending on business needs.

This position's internal job code is AEROTECH. 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.
• Perform assembly and integration operations to precise tolerances requiring interpretation and application of experience to determine the most appropriate method to meet engineering requirements and specifications.
• 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.
• Handle fragile multi-layer insulation films and materials.
• Perform MLI and SLI installation onto test and flight articles.
• 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 minimal 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 computer-controlled processing equipment for heated tools, ovens, positioners, alignment equipment, rolling stock, lift equipment, cranes, and hand and power tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Benefits and Perks

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

Before applying, please note :

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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