Physical Hardware Integrator (NASA CMC)

Description

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Physical Hardware 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. Only current CMC employees will be considered at this time, as Program knowledge is required to assume and perform the responsibilities of this role.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.

• Record 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.

• 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.

• Execute tasks according to electronic Work Orders. Perform general lab house-keeping duties and equipment maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and 4+ years of related experience
• Detail-oriented and process-focused individual
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Organized, proactive; clear communicator and collaborator
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with handling flight hardware
• Prior experience supporting NASA Programs

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

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.