Associate Engineer IV

Associate Engineer IV – Astrion

Location:

Kennedy Space Center, FL

Job Status:
Full-time

Travel: as needed

Clearance: N/A

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Engineer IV to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida supporting the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) II contract. Astrion has worked extensively with NASA, KSC resident contractors, the U.S. Space Force and Commercial Aerospace companies where we operate and maintain a diverse set of laboratories, developmental shops and test facilities tailored to the needs of our clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific field, plus 5 years of job‑related experience or 5 years as an ASNT Non‑Destructive Engineer (NDE) Level III. The candidate should possess a current ASNT Level III Certification in at least 3 NDE methods, preferably with or certifiable to ET/UT and LT. Personnel with RT Level III’s should also possess current X and gamma IRRSP certification.
• Position will require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. US citizenship is required for unescorted access to assigned work area(s). Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries.
• Experience with MS Office products.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.

• Exceptional customer relationship management highly desirable.
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time‑management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and independent thinker with out‑of‑the‑box ideas.

• Responsible for training and certifying NDE Technician personnel to meet the requirements of ASNT‑TC‑1A, ANSI/ASNT CP‑189, and AIA/NAS 410.
• Responsible for the preparation and validation of Standard Operating Procedures needed to perform nondestructive evaluations in accordance with industry, NASA, and customer standards.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the industrial radiographer radiation safety program in accordance with the State of Florida Radioactive Materials License and KSC Use Authorization.
• Responsible for the development of maintenance instructions for NDE equipment.
• Responsible for the review and approval of NDE inspection reports.
• Responsible for conducting pre‑inspection walk‑downs with customers when necessary to define the requirements and objectives of the NDE inspection, the physical and design features of the item, applicable reference standards, the test acceptance criteria, and the NDE methods to be employed.
• Perform all other position‑related duties as assigned or requested.

Safety – Astrion enforces a safety culture whereby all employees are responsible for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment, completing all training requirements and fulfilling self‑aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality – Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. Each employee must conform to the Astrion Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Astrion Quality System documents and customer contracts.

Procedure Compliance – Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to their job.

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:
Defense and Space Manufacturing