Axient is seeking an Engineering Technician III to join our team in Huntsville AL.

This position is in support of the METTS III contract at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) on the Redstone Arsenal located in Huntsville Alabama. This position is in direct support of the Pressurant and Propellant Delivery Systems (PPDS) group supporting propulsion test activities as well as other pressure systems activity across MSFC.

This is a second shift position with a 4 day, 10 hr shift from 2:00 PM-midnight, including some Saturdays. 

PPDS Technicians serve a multi-craft role and are expected to function as or learn to function as Machine operators, fabricators, Mechanics, and Truck Drivers.

The Engineering technician in this role will perform routine assignments under close supervision from provided detail procedures.

Provide assistance to plan and organize work operations necessary to setup, operate, and maintain mechanical systems used in pressure systems and other associated major components related to pressure systems operations. Systems include compressors, pumps, valves, actuators, instrumentation, electric motors, and other equipment required to provide propellant/pressurant services to customers across MSFC.

Provide assistance to higher level engineering technicians to fabricate, assemble, modify, and test specialized mechanical systems and sub-systems used in supporting propulsion test and Propellants/Pressurants Distribution Systems operations. Provide support in conducting various operations that may require minor modifications in the setup of systems that utilize potentially hazardous medium such as: cryogenics, high pressure gases, various propellants and oxidizers, and high pressure hydraulics.

The Engineering Technician should be familiar with mechanical equipment such as tube flaring, valves, regulators, gauges, hydraulic pumps, air compressors and other mechanical machinery associated with pressure systems.

• Candidate must be capable of working with an assigned team at various MSFC Facilities.

• Must have the ability to follow specific work instructions and mechanical schematics.

• Must have the ability to understand the fundamentals of mechanical systems, specifically LOX cleanliness protocols, cryogenic and pressurization system requirements.

• This position is for first shift working a 9/80 schedule 6:00am - 3:30pm with every other Friday off. All members of the team are expected to be able to fill in on alternate shifts (weekends, nights, overtime, and base closures) when required.

Required Experience/Education:

Education:  HS/GED

Experience: 5 years experience directly related experience to maintaining and operating industrial pressure systems.

Preferred Experience: (i.e.: Knowledge, skills, abilities, software, etc.)

• Knowledge in pressure system operations at a NASA Facility is strongly desired.
• CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsement.Knowledge in pressure system operations at a NASA Facility is strongly desired.