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Mechanical Launch Technician
4 months ago
**JOB ID**: 668355BR
**Date posted**: Jun. 18, 2024
**Description**:
This occupation encompasses the mechanical duties of development, modification, final check out,
maintenance, adjustment and operation of facility and vehicle systems, including fairings, AGE
(Aerospace Ground Equipment), mechanical, electro-mechanical systems, subsystems and
components. Includes participation in countdown test, structural, hydraulic, propellant, pyrotechnic,
pneumatic, cryogenic, pressured gasses, environmental and contamination control systems and
abort procedures, and post-flight or missile accident recovery programs.
Operate and maintain vehicle/AGE monitoring equipment. Plan assigned work, methods and
sequence of operations. Working from any type of authorized engineering documentation, check
out, maintain, adjust, modify, troubleshoot and make engineer-approved changes. Review test
procedures, and make appropriate recommendations, as needed. Working from sketches, drawings,
wiring diagrams, schematics, manufacturer's specifications, blueprints or other written technical data,
isolate problems and repair or replace failed components in launch vehicles and AGE support
equipment including precision component cleaning, commodity sampling, non-volatile residue (NVR
sampling and the fabrication of new parts. Work from oral instructions for the purpose of assignments
and direction. Install and maintain stainless tubing, braided steel lines, high pressure fittings, purge
systems, air pumps, regulators and other pressured resource distribution systems. Perform minor
maintenance and upkeep for the prevention of corrosion on surfaces while performing authorized
modification, repair or installation of replacement parts.
Perform proofloading of lifting and hoist equipment. Perform pneumatic and hydrostatic testing.
Perform vehicle alignments using precision measuring equipment. Connect or mate electronic
control cable to AGE and associated equipment; operate and maintain vehicle/AGE monitoring
equipment. Operate and monitor control systems supporting launch facility operations or vehicle
environment controls.
Operate, maintain and repair structural, hydraulic, propellant, pneumatic, fluid, cryogenic, pressured
gasses (i.e. nitrogen, helium, breathing air, fuels, oxidizers, etc.) and environmental control systems.
Perform vehicle alignment procedures and accomplish final vehicle acceptance tests and pre/post
launch repair and flushing operations. May be required to maintain certifications in propellant
protective equipment, i.e,(SCAPE); operate portable vapor detectors and perform propellant
operations.
Position ladders and work platforms. Operate Mobile Service Tower (MST) doors, decks, forklifts,
Personnel Aerial Lift devices (PALD), hoist equipment and cranes. Perform and direct crane
operations and handle tag lines. Operate tugs and lifting equipment necessary for the loading and
off-loading of cargo aircraft. Operate consoles and equipment involved in mobile tower movement.
**Basic Qualifications**:
Operate, maintain and repair structural, hydraulic, propellant, pneumatic, fluid, cryogenic, pressured gasses (i.e. nitrogen, helium, breathing air, fuels, oxidizers, etc.) and environmental control systems.
Possess a working knowledge of working characteristics of materials used in vehicle manufacture, propulsion and structural materials, mechanical parts and assemblies.
Must have ability to work at various heights on gantries, towers, and poles; to work in confined areas.
**Desired Skills**:
Maintain certifications in propellant protective equipment, i.e,(SCAPE); operate portable vapor detectors and perform propellant
operations.
Operate basic shop equipment used for forming, fabricating and machining metal and operate optical and other precision measuring devices.
**Security Clearance Statement**:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level**:
TS/SCI w/Poly
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest**:
**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
The base range for this position in California is $29.16 - $52.29.
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
