Senior Technician

Location: Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL
Status: Full-Time | Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required
Clearance: May be subject to NASA or government background checks

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technician to join our team at the Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF), located at the iconic Kennedy Space Center. In this role, you'll provide expert mechanical, pneumatic, fluid systems, and testing support to ensure the readiness of critical launch equipment and systems. This is an onsite position that may require occasional overtime, weekends, and potential shift work depending on operational needs.

At Astrion, we deliver mission-critical services that enhance preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across Cyber, Digital, Mission, and Systems domains-serving Civilian, Defense, and Space communities nationwide. With Centers of Excellence in Washington, D.C.; Huntsville, AL; and Burlington, MA, plus 36 locations across the U.S., we are shaping the future of national and space capabilities.

• Apply engineering principles to assist in the creation, testing, and modification of mechanical equipment and systems at the LETF.

• Operate and maintain a variety of fabrication and testing equipment, including hand tools, measurement instruments, and torque wrenches.

• Read, interpret, and execute tasks based on schematics, engineering drawings, and work instructions.

• Perform both indoor and outdoor work across the LETF complex, including accessing multiple KSC locations.

• Navigate uneven terrain (paved, gravel, sand) and work in environments requiring ladder climbing, platform access, and confined space entry.

• Maintain strict adherence to NASA and company safety standards at all times.

• Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve project goals.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 10+ years of relevant mechanical or technical experience.

• Demonstrated experience using fabrication and test equipment.

• Ability to read and understand engineering documents and follow precise technical instructions.

• Physically able to perform job requirements, including climbing, lifting, and working in varied environments.

• Proficient teamwork and communication skills.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Experience in tube bending and flaring.

• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint.

• Operational experience with forklifts (6K-30K), JLG lifts, scissor lifts, jib hoists, and overhead cranes.

• Competitive salary

• Continuing education assistance

• Professional development allowance

• Multiple healthcare benefit packages

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off (PTO) plus federally recognized holidays

• Access to Kennedy Space Center on-site amenities:

  • Child Development Center

  • Fitness Center

  • Barbershop

  • NASA Exchange

  • Credit Union

  • Kennedy Athletic, Recreation & Social (KARS) Parks

At Astrion, our mission is simple yet powerful: Be the Difference. We encourage our employees to take initiative, drive innovation, and deliver solutions that matter. We cultivate an environment of care, collaboration, and continuous learning, pushing boundaries to achieve the extraordinary.

When you join Astrion, you're not just taking a job-you're becoming part of a team committed to shaping the future of space exploration and national security.

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.