Engineering Support Specialist, Off-Planet Robotics

ICON is looking for an Off-Planet Robotics Engineering Support Specialist to assist the R&D efforts for ICON’s extra-terrestrial goals. As an Off-Planet Robotics Engineering Support Specialist at ICON, you will be expected to apply your commitment to quality, technical expertise, and can-do attitude to positively impact the design of systems that enable off-world construction. This role is based locally in ICON’s Austin, TX laboratories, and will report to the Director of Off-Planet Systems in the Strategic R&D Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble and operate space environmental simulation systems including vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, vibration tables, and strength and stiffness fixtures.
• Operation of hand tools.
• Configuration of work cells including layouts, tooling, and equipment.
• Assistance with transition from development to production.
• Manufacture, assembly, and test of mechanical, fluid, and electrical flight hardware assemblies according to written procedures and engineering models, drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Perform second party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written work instructions.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct discrepancies by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance.
• Operation of various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, truck-trailer combinations, and other support equipment as required.
• Ownership of coordinated activities between operations, facilities, and other engineering/technician teams (i.e., construction work, hardware moves, etc.)
• Setup and operate and maintain a wide range of high-precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and optical measuring instruments.
• Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas while taking ownership of Safety and Quality initiatives.
• Run predefined experiments while creating detailed and organized reports in a timely manner.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling and low-level prototypes to aid in development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in manufacturing, integration, or another relevant field.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, G-suite, etc.
• Ability to work in confined spaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with multi-axis robotic systems.
• Metal fabrication experience (fabricating, assembly, and install).
• Experience in drilling applications and assembling tightly toleranced structures.
• Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in a related field.
• Military Experience.
• Experience in Aerospace/Launch vehicle production, testing, and assembly.
• Experience in handling large aerospace components and flight hardware.
• Experience with build out of vacuum chambers and operation of vacuum equipment.
• Experience in 3D printing systems (FDM, SLS, SLA)
• CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks
• PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, and outdoor conditions.
• Physical effort may be required for the handling of supplies or materials (up to 50 lbs. unassisted).