Harness Assembly Technician - KBR : Job Details

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Harness Assembly Technician

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KBR is looking for a Harness Assembly Technician to fabricate, assemble, and test flight and ground support equipment harnessing for numerous applications based on written documentation and workmanship standards at Goddard SFC in Greenbelt, MD.

The Harness Assembly Technician will use schematic drawings, wire lists, and written procedures to build cable assemblies from individual parts and components and perform verification testing of completed assemblies.

The primary responsibility will be Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and spacecraft flight harness assembly, including reading and understanding harness schematics, executing operational steps of a Work Order Traveler, and determining routing based on drawing, wiring mock-up, or chassis/rack layout.

Job Description:

Ground support equipment (GSE) and spacecraft flight harness assembly, including: reading and understanding harness schematics, executing operational steps of a Work Order Traveler , and determining routing based on drawing, wiring mock-up, or chassis/rack layout.

Responsibilities:

• Support spacecraft integration and test efforts in an ESD and clean room environment

• Component integrations, testing, and flight close-outs

• Support GSE chassis/rack assembly and testing

• Miscellaneous harness activities e.g., bonding, GSE assembly support, flight hardware cleanliness, magnetic cleanliness, etc.

***Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident ***

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• High School Degree or equivalent

• 10 years of experience in harness fabrication, testing, installation, mechanical assembly, or flight close-outs

• Knowledge of conventional test equipment (digital multi-meters)

• Ability to solve typical harness assembly problems with minimal supervision, and complete tasks to the quality standard required

• Familiarity with the use of wiring tools

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Knowledge of harness quality and verification procedures

Preferred Experience & Skills:

Previous work in an AS9100-compliant environment

IPC J-STD-001 and/or NASA 8739.4 Crimp, Cable, Harnessing certification

Ability to work on and around critical hardware and systems such as spacecraft, aircraft, etc.

Experience with electronic drawing configuration management tools

Basic Compensation:

$81,700.00 - $122,600.00

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits ​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together. ​

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INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.