Engineering Technician - Space

Company: ILC Dover LP
Location: Frederica
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

ILC Dover is a world leader in the innovative design and production of engineered products employing high-performance flexible materials. Since 1947, we have provided engineered solutions to complex customer problems. Initially known for the production of space suits for NASA, we leverage our vast materials, engineering, process, and design experience to create high performance systems for a wide range of industries. ILC Dover is a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, which acquired the company in February 2020. Recognized globally for our flexible containment solutions, ILC Dover serves customers in a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, personal care, food and beverage, chemical, aerospace, healthcare and government agencies. ILC Dover's visionary solutions improve efficiency, safeguard workers and product, and prevent disasters. For more information visit ILCDover.com and follow us on LinkedIn. The Space Suit Technician will be an integral position supporting our space program. We work with NASA and other organizations to support life-critical components for space. The incumbent in this role will be working directly with our spacesuits and collaborating with team members to ensure delivery of flawless products.Responsibilities:Develops general understanding of softgoods materials and their testing and manufacturing processes specifically for Space and Mask applications. Applies skills to research, test and evaluate materials for use in space flight programs.Develops general understanding of product verification methods including product testing such as inflation and leakage testing as well as materials physical properties testingMaintains engineering and material control documents to ensure compliance with Space Flight Hardware requirement, including material drawings, Material Identification and Usage Lists databases, Materials issue tracking reports and other Program documentation related to material/product definition and controlDevelops and utilizes technical writing skills, specifically in the areas of material testing reports and presentation of testing and analysis to the internal teamUtilizes internal process documentation, acronyms, and general procedures, including the ability to create or generate engineering change documents, requisitioning for procurement, and drawing release documentationDevelops and utilizes team skills and interpersonal skills, including listening effectively, sharing information amongst team members, communicating among a large and varied production team, and coordinating activities based on project schedule requirementsQualifications:Must be able to work on Government programs (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.)Associates degree in science field or working on Bachelor's of Science degree in science related field is required. Knowledge in Material Science or materials testing preferred2 years of relevant experience preferredMust be proficient with Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Presentation software and Internet softwareAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the publicAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, ILC Dover is committed to a diverse workforce. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and more.Background Check & Drug Screening RequiredE-Verify UsedEOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran PI183105830

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