Engineering Support Specialist I

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

The engineering support specialist will support the production floor by repairing mechanical anomalies, improving processes, while maintaining a healthy production flow of the manufacturing line.

Mission & Responsibilities

• As an Engineering Support Specialist I, you will serve as the subject matter expert on the mechanical assembly integration for the FAL
• You will support production by training manufacturing associates on minor mechanical repairs
• You will assist with solving anomalies on the manufacturing line, under the authority of Mechanical engineer.
• You will support continuous improvement activities for the final assembly line
• You will support the development of comprehensive training on mechanical and assembly related topics for the FAL

Tasks

• Provide support to the various assembly stations in the FAL
• Develop comprehensive familiarity and expertise with manufacturing processes, bus configurations and manufacturing process requirements (i.e. work instructions, non-conformances, rework procedures, etc.) on all the stations within the FAL
• Coordinate with Quality, Configuration Management and Design Engineering for implementation of design, process changes and for non-conformance management (with the support of the mechanical engineers)
• Review the "mechanical results" of the bus during the production phase
• Support the production line and propose repairs while maintaining management of anomalies
• Apply analytical engineering principles and support while solving difficult technical/quality problems or issues with raw materials, manufacturing processes and/or quality of product lines
• Reporting to the Engineering Support Manager.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.
• Employee will be expected to support occasional shift and overtime work, as needed to support the mission.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Required: Associates degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas or combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience working with assembly and integration
• Manufacturing experience highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Attention to detail and great multitasking ability.
• Ability to read work instructions and perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and test activities
• Understanding of document, hardware, and software configuration control and management processes
• Previous experience in the aerospace or avionics industry
• Previous experience with handling, manufacturing, and test of flight hardware in clean room environments
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving, and complex/technical environment.
• Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Work well in a team setting and maintain good communication skills.
• Excellent listening, comprehension & interpersonal skills as responsible for daily communication via email and phone calls required.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication (verbal/writing), and presentation skills.

Travel: 10%

• Primary location of this position in Merritt Island, FL
• There may be extended travel to domestic sites to support launch and testing campaigns
• Occasional international travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts

Eligibility:

• US citizenship is required

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance
• Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to HR@airbusus.com.

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