Description

Radial Solutions Inc., (RSi) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Huntsville, AL.  At RSi, we understand that people are the most important aspect of our business! As a service provider to the government, we aim to hire right people for each role. We provide professional development opportunities to support continued professional growth. We strive to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for every team member. 

Job Description: RSi is looking to fill an Engineering Technician Level IV to support our NASA customer. The Engineering Technician IV meets all of the following criteria: 

• Be able to provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. 
• Work pertains to electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment. 
• These technicians are required to have some practical knowledge of science or engineering. 
• Some positions may require a practical knowledge of mathematics or computer science.
•  Included are workers who prepare design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment. 
• This level Engineering Technician performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity, using operational precedents that are not fully applicable, such assignments that are typically parts of broader assignments, are screened to eliminate unusual design problems. This employee may plan such assignments.
• This technician receives technical advice from supervisor or engineer. 
• Work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions). 

This position may be assisted by lower-level technicians and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the establishment, and performs one or a combination of such typical duties as:

• Develop or review designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data, applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings and parts lists. (Examples of designs include: detailed circuit diagrams; hardware fittings or test equipment involving a variety of mechanisms; conventional piping systems; and building site layouts).
• Conduct complex tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of critical test equipment and test procedures, preparing and operating equipment, recording data, measuring and recording problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level, and analyzes data and prepares test reports. 
• Apply methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects, constructing experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements; conducts tests or experiments and redesigns as necessary and recording and evaluating data and reports findings.
• Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.
• Assist in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.

Work Environment: The position operates in unique, "one of a kind," and/or hazardous research and test facilities, test stands, laboratories, chambers, and equipment, and are required to have highly specialized skills that in many cases can only be obtained through specialized training, "on the job" work experience, and certification(s).  

Examples of specialized operational environments include:

• Cryogenics: Liquid Hydrogen, Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Nitrogen, Liquid Helium
• Gaseous Hydrogen, Gaseous Oxygen, Gaseous Nitrogen, Gaseous Helium
• High Pressure Systems
• Hypergols
• Solid Propellants
• Explosives
• Other Toxic
• Confined Space
• Cleanliness Standards and Operations
• Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Systems and Components Associated with Hazardous Operations
• Mechanical Systems and Components Associated with Hazardous Operations
• Safety Critical Equipment, Lifts, and Moves
• Specialized Equipment
• Large and/or Complex Facilities, Test Stands, Equipment, Special Test Equipment, and Test Articles
• Specialized Handing, Transportation, Operation of One of a Kind Test Articles and Associated Components

Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation): 

• Lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Bending, crouching, crawling
• Climbing stairs/ladders 
• Pulling cables/wires 
• Must use proper PPE for all tasks

Other Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with peers, supervisors and customers. 
• Must be able to work independently or in a team. 
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions (with or without a reasonable accommodation). 

Clearance: Must meet eligibility for a Public Trust background investigation for government issued credentials and IT access. Applicants must be able to pass a security background check per Redstone Arsenal/MSFC requirements. 

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Radial Solutions Inc., (RSi) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Huntsville, AL.  At RSi, we understand that people are the most important aspect of our business! As a service provider to the government, we aim to hire right people for each role. We provide professional development opportunities to support continued professional growth. We strive to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for every team member. 

RSi is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our Careers site as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance in completing the application process. Please email your resume and application to hr@team-rsi.com or contact us directly about your interest in employment with RSi.

RSi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.

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