Engineering Technician III - METTS

Position Description Summary: 

RSi is looking to fill an Engineering Technician III position to support our NASA customer on the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support contract (METTS).  This position is in direct support of the Pressurant and Propellant Delivery Systems (PPDS) group supporting propulsion test activities as well as other pressure systems activity across Marshall Space Flight Center. 

This position may require occasional overtime and may include second or third shift support for 24/7 onsite or on-call support based on customer needs and contract requirements.

Summary of duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform multi-craft duties supporting machine operation, fabrication, mechanical maintenance, and vehicle operation.


• Complete routine technical assignments under close supervision in accordance with detailed procedures.


• Assist with planning, setup, operation, and maintenance of mechanical pressure systems and associated components.


• Support propulsion test and Propellants/Pressurants Distribution Systems operations across MSFC.


• Assist senior engineering technicians with fabrication, assembly, modification, and testing of mechanical systems and sub-systems.


• Participate in operations involving potentially hazardous systems, including cryogenics, high-pressure gases, propellants, oxidizers, and high-pressure hydraulics.


• Operate, maintain, and support mechanical equipment such as compressors, pumps, valves, actuators, instrumentation, electric motors, tubing, regulators, gauges, and related machinery.

Required Minimum Education/Experience/Certifications: 

• High school diploma with at least five (5) years of directly related experience in maintaining and operating industrial pressure systems.


• Must be capable of working with an assigned team at various MSFC Facilities.


• Must have the ability to follow specific work instructions and mechanical schematics.


• Must have the ability to understand the fundamentals of mechanical systems, specifically LOX cleanliness protocols, cryogenic and pressurization system requirements.


• This position is for first shift working a 4-10 schedule 6:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Thursday. All members of the team are required to be able to fill in for alternate shifts when needed. This includes nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and base closures.

Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/IT Skills/Certifications: 

• CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsement.


• Knowledge in pressure system operations at a NASA Facility.

Work Environment: Indoor and Outdoor industrial settings

Physical Environment (outside, inside, heights, stairs etc) /Requirements (lifting, heights, bending etc):  Ability to lift up to 40 lbs on occasion, sit or stand for long periods of time, ability to use and climb ladders and maneuver through tight spaces with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

• You will be required to provide two (2) forms of Federal I9 documents.




• You will be required to provide a REAL ID compliant identification to gain access to RSA and MSFC.




• Your name must match on both forms of ID, be original (no copies/digital), and be unexpired.

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.