Physical Hardware Integrator (NASA Cargo Mission Contract)

Description

The Civil Group at Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Physical Integrator to work in our Webster, TX location. This position supports NASA in the Cargo Mission Contract's Cargo Processing team by performing hands-on physical processing of space flight hardware before shipment to various launch sites or hardware owners. The Physical Integrator performs tasks associated with flight hardware inspection, packaging, and integration into final launch or return configurations, with the ultimate goal of successful delivery to the vehicle integrators for launch, or the hardware owners in the case of return missions.

US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency and the ability to successfully obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance are required.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform tasks that include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review, understand, and implement hardware handling constraints according to NASA requirements and hardware owner's documentation.
• Conduct the in-line Hardware Verification Review (HVR). Inspect manifested flight hardware items to ensure program requirements are met, while observing hardware handling constraints.
• Identify physical issues with hardware items, make recommendations for resolution, and coordinate with cargo integration team to implement resolution. Ensure issues are resolved in order to meet schedule constraints.
• Package flight hardware for protection according to NASA standards and drawings.
• Integrate flight hardware into final launch configurations per layout drawings.
• Capture and post imagery of hardware within electronic software tool throughout physical processing.
• Capture hardware data within electronic software tools to build As-Built Parts List for each packed location.
• Verify accuracy of barcode and serial number data and hardware hierarchy compared to physical packing.
• Perform tasks according to steps within electronic Work Orders.
• Travel to launch and recovery sites to integrate/recover hardware.
• Conduct return hardware verification by documenting physical issues, differences from plan, and actual data such as mass, serial numbers, and barcodes.
• Perform general lab housekeeping and equipment maintenance.

*This position is covered under The Service Contract Act. The minimum rate of pay is $25.22 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and 4+ years of related experience
• Detail-oriented and quality focused
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Organized, proactive, and communicates clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with handling flight hardware
• Experience supporting NASA Programs

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.