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Thermal Protection Systems Technician III - D
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent has a contract opportunity for a TPS Technician with our client in Merritt Island, FL.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Application of thermal protection systems (TPS) onto spaceflight hardware.
- Perform surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, gap filling, and vacuum bagging of large structures.
- Perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures.
Job Qualifications:
- 4 or more years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, aircraft heavy depot level maintenance or another related field.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.
- Experience with precision calibration tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser tracker, and optical measuring instruments.
- Ability to lift 50lbs and comfortable working at heights (work stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces.
- Expertise in various applications, including adhesives, sealants, and thermal blankets.
- Proficiency in digital tools, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Desired Job Qualifications:
- Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field.
- Experience with cryogenic systems, fluid assembly, and aerospace/launch vehicle assembly, crucial for ensuring the integrity and reliability of our spacecraft's propulsion systems.
- Knowledge of precision assembly processes and handling large aerospace components.
- Experience working on aerospace payloads, fairings, capsules.
- ATF Certification for handling and/or installing explosives.
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
- Willingness to work overtime.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Merritt Island, FL.
- Pay Rate Range - $47-$52/hr.
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jeff Morgante
I have been working in technical staffing since 2010, specializing in recruiting hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers. My recruiting style is personal, where I understand the technology and can communicate with engineers on all levels with an engineering background myself, I can relate and communicate using the same language.
Finding an excellent fit for engineers is why I love recruiting; I can help you achieve your career goals and job transitions and find the perfect fit for you. My philosophy is “never give up”. Outside of work, I like to put my energy into listening to vinyl records, hiking, and cooking. I have two dogs, Kaleb and Kayce, and two cats, Mika and Shiloh. I am originally from upstate New York, but I love living in the Pacific Northwest! I have a passion for cars, old and new, so finding common ground is easy for me. Let’s get started today!