OVERVIEW
Mission and Scope
The purpose of this position is to facilitate maintain and enhance the experience of USSRC guests and employees by ensuring the effective safe and efficient operation of USSRC electronic electro-mechanical and computer driven exhibits and simulators. Technical staff responsibilities also include providing exhibit related development &conducting preventative maintenance as well as providing simulations technical support requests. Critical thinking skills are a must.
What we do :
Provide support to the Museum Team by maintaining equipment such as simulators interactives & exhibits.
Develop concepts and ideas to design fabricate build and implement new items relating to simulations and exhibits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
- Systematically develop design inspect install and repair USSRC equipment and simulators to maintain effective and efficient operation safety and appearance. Equipment includes but is not limited to :
- Electronic
- Hydraulic
- Electro-mechanical
- Pneumatic
- Audio / Visual
- Computer Peripherals
- Computer Hardware & Software
- CAD design (Fusion 360)
- FDM 3D Printing
- Resin 3D printing
- CNC Laser Cutting / Engraving
- CNC Router Table
- Vacuum forming
- Develop modify and re-design & update technological simulators and circuitry including computer software mechanical systems PCB design and testing ensuring effective and efficient operation safety and that modifications meet the needs of the USSRC.
- Troubleshoot and maintain small networks related to simulators and interactives ensuring effective and efficient operation and safety.
- Ensure the accurate and timely completion of exhibit technical requests.
- Meet or exceed the expectations of the Museum Technician Manager for the installation maintenance and repair of simulators and exhibits.
- Meet or exceed the expectations of the Museum Technician Manager for the accurate and timely completion of related tasks and assignments.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Level of Supervision : None
Travel Required : Some
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
High school or GED and completion of 2-year technical degree (work experience will also be considered and applied to education requirements).Required Experience
Work Experience : 12 24 months experience as a Tech 1 in designing maintaining and repairing electronic and Electro-mechanical devices or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to use the tools equipment and materials of the profession effectively and safely.Must have knowledge of computer hardware (i.e. motherboards hard drives memory etc.) and how to install troubleshoot repair replace basic computer components.Knowledge of computer systems basic networking programming specific to Ladder Logic for PLCs Arduino programming and Raspberry Pi is a plus.OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements
Walking climbing to access simulators maintenance shop and other buildings.Pushing carrying and lifting equipment up to 100lbs waist high (ex : Moonshot test weights are 100lbs each).Bending kneeling crawling under contorting and reaching to repair various equipment pertaining to the Museum simulations / exhibits scopeSight reading wrist movements tactile feeling to inspect and repair simulators / exhibitsKnowledge and proper use of toolsTalking hearing to communicate with employees contractors regarding exhibitsDriving skills to operate company vehicles and manlifts forklifts & telehandlersComfortable working in heights (up to 380)Eligibility Qualifications
Must be authorized to work in the United States.General Requirements
Willingness to be open to learning and growing in an ever-changing and dynamic environmentInterpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a teamMust possess a valid drivers license & appropriate referencesAppropriate interpersonal / personal boundariesMust be able to use / familiar with the tools of the tradeMaturity of judgment and behaviorAccepts full responsibility of their actions and how these may affect othersAdherence and participation in the Centers Safety ProgramProfessional Standards
Understands and follows all policies & proceduresMaintains high standards for work areas and appearance presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty & ethics are importantEnsures that excellent customer service is maintained with each customerMaintains a positive attitude toward the position & the company and realizes that promptness and being at work is a part of sustaining a professional relationship with the companyTeamwork Standards
Takes an interest and initiative in the development of the departments teamMaintains pleasant and professional relationship with co-workers & assists as neededRemains positive about the team and facilitates an optimistic approach to resolution of issuesMaintains productive effective and professional relationships with all departmentsThe above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Factors
This position will be subject to dusty noisy environments and to the hazards related to the professionThis position deals extensively with employees and contractors who interact with assigned area of responsibilityThis position may require occasional travelExpected Hours of Work
Thursday through Sunday 7am 5 : 30pm could vary dependent on the support needs of the department.DISCLAIMERS
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1