Orbital Welding Technician

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking an experienced Orbital Welding Technician to support the development of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner, a spacecraft being developed in support of NASA's Commercial Crew Program at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

• Follow established procedures to set up and operate the orbital welding system.
• Work from blueprints and approved drawings.
• Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in the welding operation.
• Perform setup of the welding system.
• Conduct operational maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of spacecraft subsystems and ground systems.
• Troubleshoot spacecraft and ground systems to isolate faults and repair faulty components.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education :

General Qualifications

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility. Access to the facility requires a background investigation by U.S. Government authorities. This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to pass a physical examination (visual acuity, color perception, respiratory, etc.) to meet production certification and safety requirements.
• Must be able to work 1st shift (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM), 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM), overtime, and weekends, as needed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods (8 hours or more).
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairways, and scaffolding.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to successfully pass the NASA vision acuity test.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1 or more years of orbital welding experience.
• Ability to produce successful X-Ray welds of materials, including Titanium, Inconel, and stainless steel.
• Strong comprehension of purging the complex paths throughout a spacecraft’s various systems.
• Experience with welding, machining, or manufacturing.
• Experience verifying the accuracy of work performed and performing self-inspections.
• Experience performing rework, repair, and modification to parts and assemblies and periodic maintenance on assembly machines and tooling.
• Experience documenting automated assembly tasks performed in accordance with applicable procedures.
• General shop skills, including Foreign Object and Debris (FOD) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements, ESD, and contamination control of precision clean systems.
• Must be safety conscious and familiar with safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more.

From company communication through Company‑wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.

• Major Medical and Hospitalization
• Vision Care
• Preventive Care
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Direct Deposit
• Other Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program