Electro-Mech Technician III

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. Amentum is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electro-Mech Technician III join our team with the Operations & Test Division. 

This is a JETS II CBA position with Amentum.     

The Electro-Mech Technician III will: 

• Performs various duties in the design, assembly, installation, testing, calibration, operation, evaluation, modification, and repair of devices used in the conversion of electrical signals to mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic outputs and the sensors which convert mechanical, thermal and pressure measurements to electrical signals where primary methods, procedures, and standards have been determined. Design, assemble, install, test, calibrate, operate, evaluate, modify, and repair devices used in the conversion of electrical signals to and from mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.  Requires knowledge of laboratory techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and operation of electrical, hydraulic, thermal, pneumatic, and other types of mechanical equipment in assigned laboratories or work areas, including researching, documenting, acquiring parts, repairing, and calibration electro-mechanical devices and systems.
• Determines and develops methods, procedures, and laboratory equipment required to fulfill assignments and achieve prescribed objectives. Performs all maintenance and operation functions associated with the electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and other types of mechanical equipment in assigned laboratory or work area.
• Performs troubleshooting and investigative services for malfunctioning or failed pneumatic, hydraulic, pressure, thermal or other electro—mechanical measuring devices, servo systems or equipment employing energy conversion; repair and calibrates such equipment through personal knowledge and skills used in conjunction with applicable equipment manuals and checkout procedures.
• Installs, checks out and operates equipment in assigned laboratory or work area and provides preventative maintenance including routine and special purging and cleaning when a system, equipment or device requires it.
• Operate and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment and systems.
•  Perform periodic readings and monitoring of various facility systems from variety of sources; gauges, sensors, hand held devices, telemetry data to distributive control systems, etc. and record data in written and/or electronic format in hand-held portable and/or desktop computer systems.
• Works under the general guidance of supervision and may receive job assignments and interface with technical personnel.·       May be assisted by lower level technicians who have frequent contact with professional and others within the work area.
• Assemble, operate, and disassemble test equipment and properly dispose of components as defined by procedures.
• Adheres to written or standardized operating procedures, policies, and protocols for use of lab equipment and to conduct all other operation, maintenance, calibration, and safety related activities as defined for specific work area.
• Provides technical direction to other technicians.
• Develop, design, fabricate, modify, repair, and assemble unique prototype components using machining tools (e.g., lathes, mills, drill press, etc.).
• Perform assigned task in a safe manner and maintain a clean working environment by complying with all safety procedures and company policies.
• Operate standard equipment and/or instruments including hand-held power tools, meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Work in a team environment.
• Perform related duties as required.