JOB TITLE: Mechanical Engineering Technician

　　SALARY: $60.10

　　EMPLOYEE TYPE: Full-Time Hourly Non-Exempt

　　TRAVEL REQUIRED: No RELOCATION: No

　　About The Company:

　　Cayuse Federal Services (CFS) provides innovative and flexible solutions to federal government clients, emphasizing cost-effective excellence. CFS' capabilities, market-relevant service offerings, past performance credentials, and diverse status allow government clients to engage quickly and confidently with CFS. Core service areas for CFS include Environmental Services Investigation and Remediation, Munitions Response/Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), Operations Support Services Bases, Ranges, Airfields, and Logistics/Warehouse Management.

　　Primary Focus

　　The Mechanical Engineering Technician will support the general experimental research activities of the High Energy Cosmic Radiations Program at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Programs include, but are not limited to, the TIGERISS (Trans-Iron Galactic Element Recorder for the ISS) and the GRAMS (Gamma Ray and Antimatter Survey) program that is funded by NASA for a prototype balloon flight. All duties and responsibilities performed in accordance with the Core Values of Cayuse.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Assist in developing mechanical systems for the NASA ballon missions.

　　Mechanical fixturing for laboratory and accelerator use.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Job Skills and Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Must be familiar with the mechanical techniques employed in the HECR group and especially those techniques used in the SuperTIGER balloon instrument and payload.

　　The technician must be an expert in the fabrication of the thin windows used in the SuperTIGER instrument.

　　The technician must be capable of considerable physical effort and must be potentially able to physically qualify (PQ) for Antarctic travel.

　　Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

　　Minimum Skills:

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization.

　　Shall have the requisite skills, expertise, and experience to perform the requirements of each task. Must be extremely detail-oriented and well organized.

　　Must have basic skills using Microsoft and Google Suite Products (Word, Excel, Power Point) and be able to learn new software as the situation dictates.

　　Reports to: TBD

　　Working Conditions

　　Professional office environment.

　　Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties while standing for extended periods of time.

　　Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.

　　The technician must be capable of considerable physical effort and must be potentially able to physically qualify (PQ) for Antarctic travel.

　　Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.

　　Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

　　May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.

　　May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

　　May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

　　Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

　　Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer .

　　As an equal opportunity employer, Cayuse Government Services is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact our Recruiting Department at (541) 278-8200 for assistance.