Vehicle Test Operations Technician - Associate C

JOB ID: 662795BR

Date posted: Mar. 20, 2024

Program: Next GEN OPIR

Description:

IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, Vandenburg Air Force Base or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
Where guidance and assistance are available, assist in vehicle assembly, modification, and integration through ambient, environmental systems and other VEHICLE TESTs, working with progressively less guidance and assistance as time on the job increases.
WORK PERFORMED
Assist in performance of installation and testing of vehicle components and systems electrical/mechanical hardware.
Assist in verification of a variety of test procedures and perform in-process and acceptance verification of flight hardware.
Assist in support of integration of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical vehicle hardware including component installation and structural assembly and modification.
Perform thermal material preparations and installations on vehicle hardware.
Perform mechanical operations, including movement of vehicle hardware and equipment using overhead cranes and air-bearing systems.
Handle flight hardware using unique ground support equipment.
Perform electrical and mechanical preparations for and assist in support of ambient and environmental systems tests such as integrated systems test, pyro-shock test, acoustic test, and thermal/vacuum test.
Assist in instrument installation and operation of electrical testing equipment, pneumatic systems testing, flight hardware deployments, and manual testing.
Assist in installation of breakout boxes, breakout cables, and instrumentation to troubleshoot test set-ups and hardware involved in tests.
Fabricate, modify, and install wire harness assemblies.
Assist in verification of installation and hookup of test devices, test equipment, test complexes, and recording control instrumentation, as well as vehicle assembly operations.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of appropriate test data and records.
May support launch base propellant handling and vehicle fueling including Self Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) or similar operations.

Basic Qualifications:

This classification is designed to accommodate individuals who meet the mechanical knowledge and ability requirements, but do not have the required electronics background. Candidates should accept a position in this classification ONLY if they recommitted to successfully completing a two-year program in electronics or aerospace technology from a junior college or technical institute and achieve the minimum requirements for the Vehicle Test Operations Technician (367-3) classification.
Normally requires completion of a two-year program in mechanical technology from juniors collage or technical institute, or equivalent
Ability to interpret and follow verbal directions and completed engineering documents such as engineering drawings and sketches, materials and processes specifications, test requirements specifications, and test procedures and instructions.
Certification for applicable process certifications such as solder, crimp, and structural bonding, and for hoisting and moving equipment including bridge crane and Personnel Aerial Lift Devices (PALD) may be required.
Certification for Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Equipment (SCAPE) may be required.
Employees in this classification must show evidence of completed course work upon completion of each course. An employee will not be held in this classification for a period greater than five years. The Company shall have the right to promote prior to expiration of five years, if in its opinion, the employee is qualified for such upgrade.
Ability to obtain and maintain secret level clearance.

Desired Skills:

And /or the practical experience equivalent to the Air Force Occupational Specialty / Military Occupational Specialty / Navy Enlisted Classification codes in the related fields
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to interpret drawings and Block diagrams
Ability to support with facility support
Ability and willingness to travel
This position will require the ability to work first, second and third shift
Capable OF working with Calibrated tools

• Work with Lifts and Cranes
• Capable to adjust to a changing work environment
• Capable of working with Augmented reality and follow model base engineering
• Able to adapt to a teamwork environment and adjusting to a single contributor

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position:

Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
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""The base range for this position in California is $23.44 - 38.96.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.""
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""The base range for this position in California is $23.44 - 38.96.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.""
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Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit:

SPACE

Relocation Available:

No

Career Area:

Technicians

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First