Thermal Paint Technician - Space Dynamics Laboratory

Job ID: 22485

Position Overview:

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a skilled Painter with expertise in applying thermal control coatings to sensitive flight hardware. The primary responsibility of this role will be to perform meticulous surface preparation, masking, and paint application to meet the stringent requirements of aerospace standards. Additionally, the ideal candidate will provide secondary support for various technical tasks, such as assembly and equipment maintenance, as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary Painting Duties:
  • Applies sensitive thermal control coatings to flight hardware with a high degree of precision and attention to detail
  • Performs meticulous surface preparation, masking, and other preparatory tasks to ensure optimal paint application and finish
  • Maintains painting equipment, tools, and supplies, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
  • Documents and records paint applications, processes, and inspections in accordance with established procedures
• Secondary Technical Support Duties:
  • Assists in routine technical support functions, such as setup, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electronic, or optical systems
  • Supports assembly and building of prototype, ground, and flight hardware, including interconnecting cabling and wiring
  • Reads and interprets technical schematics, drawings, and diagrams as needed
  • Collaborates with other personnel and departments to provide technical support

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Proven experience in painting, with extra consideration for the application of thermal control coatings
• Ability to perform meticulous surface preparation and masking
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic knowledge of technical support functions, such as assembly and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, drawings, and diagrams
• Physical capability to perform activities involving substantial use of arms, legs, and the full body, including climbing, lifting (approximately 50 lbs.), balancing, walking, and handling materials
• Must be able to spend extended periods standing
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a USU citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Flexible work schedules
• Generous annual, sick, and holiday paid leave
• A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generous employer retirement contribution (up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings)
• Discounted USU tuition of 50% for employees and dependents
• Access to USU facilities and USU staff privileges

SDL supports a variety of missions including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet

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