IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on My Talent Central to be considered for the position.
This classification requires the layout, parts fabrication, wiring, assembly, installation
and testing of structures, structural components, solar arrays, and mechanisms for
proving engineering design on developmental, mock-up, flight structures, mechanisms
and solar arrays. Also requires the ability to perform all the processes and procedures
related to the complete fabrication, assembly, test, and rework of Solar Array rigid
panels, and wings, flex panels and wings, and mechanism assemblies.
Develop experimentally, or from engineering design information, the layout, parts
fabrication, assembly and installation operations for incorporating major changes to or
for new solar arrays and mechanisms and structures to develop the physical design to
meet required specifications.
Work from drawings shop orders, test procedures, and other authorizing documentation
to independently perform fabrication and assembly of solar arrays, and mechanism,
including but not limited to cell and substrate bonding, cell inspection, cell repair,
substrate repairs, wiring/soldering, FCC installation, wire/connector termination, welding
and brazing, and electrical tests. Install subassemblies such as solar array panels,
deployer assemblies, hinge assemblies, boom assemblies, dampers, wire harnesses, and
electrical/mechanical actuating mechanisms as required to complete the top assembly.
Adjust, align, and functionally check the operation of mechanisms and mechanical
components.
Work closely with authorized liaison personnel and suggest design changes for
engineering approval when part or assembly cannot be made or installed as designed, or
does not seem to meet functional demands, or where such changes will simplify
fabrication, assembly, installation, test, and maintenance of solar array and mechanism
devices.
Determine or lay out interface points required for building or installation of solar arrays
and mechanisms to ensure subsequent mating of fabricated or installed parts and
assemblies and to determine location or prevent interference with other systems,
structures and installation. Perform all necessary operations to prove the functioning of
solar array mechanical and electrical systems and components. Fabricate, assemble, and
clean Solar Array additive manufactured (3D Printed) parts for the use of shop aids, and
flight for Solar Arrays and Mechanisms.
Work with, or without, tooling in performing fabrication, repair, modification, assembly,
installation, functional test and checkout operations of solar array structures,
parts, assemblies, mechanical and electrical systems. This includes disassembly,
modification, repair and installation of mechanical and electrical systems and theirrelated parts and assemblies.
Instruct others, as required, in the initial fabrication, assembly or installation of the
developed solar array parts and assemblies. Perform wing deployment, illumination and
other mechanical and electrical tests as required.
