As multi-disciplined machining technician the selected candidate will perform machining support of X-ray telescope manufacturing within the Optical Systems Design and Fabrication branch at NASA MSFC. This position supports the Optical Systems Design and Fabrication branch at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in the fabrication of normal incidence and grazing incidence mirrors for astrophysical telescopes operating in the infra-red through X-ray spectrum. The selected candidate will be an integral member of a diverse team of technicians, engineers and scientists that engage in the development of mirror systems and flight hardware. The selected candidate will: support the development and execution of manufacturing processes for normal incidence and grazing incidence mirrors. Perform the setup of machines and the fabrication of high precision optical components, provide recommendations and input, based on fabrication capabilities and best practices. Interpret customer specifications and requirements and collect and document necessary information and data generated during the fabrication process, work with team members to tackle tough engineering challenges.

Duties:

Manufacturing mechanical components for precision optics.

Machining supporting hardware utilizing both CNC and manual machining methods.

Tooling/Manufacturing design in a CAD environment.

Reviewing mechanical drawings to ensure manufacturability.

Identifying and implementing corrections to potential job safety hazards.

Operating overhead bridge hoists to move and assemble hardware.

Able to be flexible in an environment with fast changing priorities.

Job Requirements:

Educational requirements: a High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent and at least 10 years of experience and continuing education, or an Associate degree or equivalent and at least 6 years of experience is required.

The candidate is also required to have:

CNC experience, especially in CNC mills and lathes.

Experience in Programming, Setup and operation of Electrical Discharge Machine (Sodick Wire and Plunge EDMs).

Experience in manual machining such as lathes, mills, presses, etc.

Ability to fully read and understand mechanical drawings

Ability to complete required personnel safety training and certifications

An extremely strong safety attitude and commitment to safety

Excellent attention to detail, communication, and interaction skills

Computer acumen with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

CAD/CAM experience including solid model

Ability to read and write NC code

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Desired:

Mechanical design, especially in Inventor, Creo or NX or a related product

Optical Fabrication

GDandT experience highly desirable.