Job Description Summary

Intergalactic now a part of Unison , a GE Aerospace Company, is a team of engineers, technologists, designers, mathematicians, and problem solvers committed to a singular idea: reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace. We are a team of the nation’s best, regardless of where we live.

The Senior Technician supports engineering and manufacturing teams by performing advanced technical tasks related to the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of aerospace components and systems. This role requires a high level of hands-on expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

Job Description

Expected Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

• Work with engineering to create test procedures, plans, and schedule.
• Read and accurately interpret engineering models, drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly prints, specifications, and testing requirements.
• Take initiative to clarify uncertainties and, in cooperation with engineering and other technical staff, resolve and/or correct issues as appropriate.
• Able to operate machines, hand tools, power tools, and refrigerant equipment in an aerospace AS9100 environment.
• Set up and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, electrical/ optical measuring instruments.
• Stage, assemble, install, and inspect aerospace mechanical, electrical, and fluid components by interpreting and utilizing engineering drawings, provided specifications, written assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Support engineering by leading diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and fluid assemblies from the component level to full system level builds.
• Support engineering by leading various component level and flight vehicle check outs, including leak and system checks.
• Lead payload handling and integration operations that could include handling of aerospace and spacecraft assemblies.
• Operate material/hardware handling equipment including – but not limited to – hoists, lifts, tugs, and other ground support equipment as required.
• Coordinate and collaborate with crew members to accomplish set tasks within program deadlines.
• Perform assembly and checkouts on various ground support equipment related to all aerospace and spacecraft operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, systems, quality, and design engineers to develop and document activities such as assembly work instructions, SOPs, acceptance test procedures, and qualification test procedures.
• Direct root cause analysis and implement corrective action. Set up new production areas, including tooling and equipment.
• Help manage routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 5S, FOD, clean room, and safety guidelines.
• Consistently apply written, verbal, listening, and visual media and skills as appropriate to ensure accurate communication.
• Proactively identify issues and problems and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Consistently take ownership of and responsibility for personal and team performance to promote continuous improvement.
• Support and administer tests and testing requirements on high value assets/hardware. (May Include vibe, shock, thermal, TVAC, and all other MI-STD and NASA standard testing)
• Review and acknowledge internal document control, Coord Memos, SOP’s.
• Available to travel to testing sites, customer facilities, and events. Support project manager and system engineer in program meetings.
• Make presentations to program team and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

No direct reports.

• Level 2 technicians have the responsibility to assist in training less experienced technicians in their area of expertise, i.e., mechanical, electrical, or test.
• Level 2 technicians are the secondary point of contact for assigned programs.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution.

Desired Characteristics and Expereince:

• 5+ years of experience working in Aviation, Aerospace, space, or automotive industry in a technical, hands-on capacity working with test, performance and safety critical hardware assemblies that require high attention to detail and quality of workmanship.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a mentor or leadership role.
• 5+ years’ technical experience in either mechanical or electrical assembly, integration, and/or test.
• Some experience in handling large aerospace components and assembling large tight tolerance structures.
• Qualification testing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of high voltage safety: 480VAC, 208VAC, 270VDC, 900+VDC. Working knowledge of ESD safety.
• General Aerospace/Spacecraft/Aircraft/Launch Vehicle/manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication (in a clean room environment preferred).
• Soldering, brazing, or welding experience preferred.
• Experience in root cause and corrective action, e.g., wishbone diagram, 5 Why’s, 8-step, Six-Sigma, etc.
• Programming experience in MATLAB, python, and LabVIEW a plus.
• Detail driven and focused.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building.
• Basic experience with 3D CAD software (NX preferred).
• Strong teamwork skillset.
• Time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Internally motivated.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• A polite, helpful, and friendly demeanor.

Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time hourly crew members are generally expected to work a baseline of 40 hours per work week, although a priority is placed on achieving results rather than tracking time. Daily schedules may vary but most employees work between 7 am to 5 pm. Intergalactic follows a 9/80 work week.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires sitting, walking, or standing for several hours at a time. This role requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting heavier items with assistance from other workers or equipment. Work may be performed on top of, or underneath equipment in cramped or awkward positions.

Work Environment:

This job operates in an indoor office, R&D, and production environment and routinely interacts with other crew members and customers. Laboratory environment requires use of PPE including but not limited to safety glasses and closed-toe shoes. Occasionally, hearing protection, ESD equipment, and gloves will be used. This role routinely uses both paper and electronic record keeping systems and communication equipment.

AI&T technicians will work with and around high voltage electricity and subsystems.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.