Engineering Technician II -METTS

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 looking to fill an Engineering Technician II position to support our NASA customer on the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support contract (METTS). The Engineering Technician II (SCA NO. 30082) provides semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. This position is governed by the Service Contract Act. 

Summary of duties include but are not limited to: 

• Prepare design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment
• Assemble or construct standard equipment or parts following specific instructions
• Service and repair simple instruments or equipment as directed
• Conducts variety of tests using established methods and operate test equipment
• Prepare test specimens and accurately record and verify test data
• Identify deviations caused by equipment issues or observational errors
• Extract and process engineering data using defined algebraic and geometric methods
• Present processed data in prescribed formats for engineering review

Required Minimum Education/Experience/Certifications:  

• Must be familiar with hand tools (e.g., torque wrenches, helicoil tools)
• Experience in reading blueprints and understanding parts lists
• Some practical knowledge of science or engineering

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

• Strong communication skillset

Work Environment: 

• Laboratory, test environments, mostly indoor settings

Physical Environment/Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation): 

• Must be able to bend, stoop or lift occasionally 

• Operate within specialized, unique, “one of a kind,” and/or hazardous research and test facilities, test stands, laboratories, chambers, 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)

 
Other:

• 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.

•  All positions supporting the METTS III contract are contingent upon successful completion of NASA medical screenings at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter. The need for these screenings is determined based on the outcomes of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Job Assessment Questionnaire.

• 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.

RSi is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, as such we take our responsibility as an equal employment opportunity employer seriously. As an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor committed to building an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We also provide reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@team-rsi.com.