Primarily be responsible for processing and manufacturing of nonmetallic thermal protection system materials, paints, primers, and coatings. Will also work with foams, polymers, composites, adhesives, and rubbers, as required.

Operate and maintain industrial robotic manufacturing equipment including troubleshoot equipment/ system problems, identify corrective actions, and implement corrective actions upon approval.

Interface with ESSCA engineers, ESSCA technicians, and NASA customers as part of their daily duties.

Job Requirements:

Typically, educational requirement is a High School diploma or GED or equivalent; and technical training in the applicable area of expertise and minimum 4 years of related, or associates degree.

This position is for a candidate with a willingness to adapt to the changing environments of technology development, while maintaining and gaining certifications for critical processes. Ideal candidates should be able to work in a team environment with other technicians and engineers, providing ideas and recommendations on improving testing/processing, operation and maintenance of the test facility.

Desired Experience:

A highly qualified candidate will have some or all experience:

Applicable to the general processing and manufacturing of nonmetallic materials (foams, polymers, composites, adhesives, rubbers, paints) or direct experience with TPS materials and production.

In ASTM test methods, spraying methods, adhesive bonding, critical cleaning, machining, and precision measurement.

In the operation and maintenance of industrial fluid dispensing and delivery systems.

Independently troubleshoot equipment/ system problems, identify appropriate corrective actions, and implement corrective actions upon approval.

Ability to verbally communicate work, test status, test results, problems, and proposed actions with engineers, customers, and government representatives. Ability to thoroughly document findings and actions is essential.