Associate Fabrication Specialist | Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)

Associate Fabrication Specialist | Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Fabrication Specialist to support the Space Launch System (SLS) team in Kennedy Space Center, FL.

This position will support production with an emphasis on Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for SLS Core Stage Integration at NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks

• Assembles, repairs, modifies and installs various TPS components

• Prepares test articles, fixtures and data collection devices to perform various tests

• Performs basic organic chemical conversion and paint preparation

• Applies routine organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements

• Works on complex components and systems using established drawings and requirements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1+ years’ experience following manufacturing disciplines on spaceflight or aircraft systems

• 1+ years’ experience with safety process and/or procedures in a manufacturing or operations environment

• Experience and/or coursework in thermal protective systems

• Able to work any shift based on the needs of the operation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working on a NASA Program

• Experience in a clean room environment

NASA Badge

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Work Location:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD $49,300 – $66,700

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: 

1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting  Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k)

2. Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.  

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.