Full-time, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama insurance for medical, prescription, dental, and vision. Vacation, holidays, and sick leave. State Retirement. Enhance the experience of Space & Rocket Center guests and employees by ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient operation of Rocket Center electro-mechanical, audio-video, electronic, and computer-driven, simulators and exhibits. Assist the Simulations team in the development of future simulations and exhibits. The ideal candidate will be accountable, adaptable, detail-oriented, communicative, an avid learner, and customer-focused. They must work toward self-development and take the initiative. Problem-solving, with an eye toward quality, and the ability to work with a team, they must also seek out knowledge related to the job, and act with integrity, and passion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
- Simulator Technical Support:
- Daily inspections of Rocket Center equipment to maintain effective and efficient operation, safety, and appearance. Equipment includes but is not limited to:
- Technical
- Hydraulic
- Electro-mechanical
- Pneumatic
- Audio / Visual
- Computer Peripherals
- Robotics
- Repair/Modification of Computer Hardware, Software and Networking.
- Ensure the accurate and timely completion of Rocket Center leadership requests.
- Completion of documentation related to job activities.
- Simulation Design:
- Systematically develop, design, fabricate, inspect, install, and repair Rocket Center equipment and simulators to maintain effective and efficient operation, safety, and appearance. Equipment includes but is not limited to:
- Technical
- Hydraulic
- Electro-mechanical
- Pneumatic
- Audio / Visual
- Computer Peripherals
- Robotics
- Systematically develop, design, fabricate, inspect, install, and repair Rocket Center equipment and simulators to maintain effective and efficient operation, safety, and appearance. Equipment includes but is not limited to:
- Daily inspections of Rocket Center equipment to maintain effective and efficient operation, safety, and appearance. Equipment includes but is not limited to:
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Travel Required: None
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a 2-year technical degree in electronics (Industrial Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar degree).
- Software programming languages and other job-related technical/mechanical experience will be considered.
Required Experience
- Leadership experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic and Electro-mechanical devices.
- Must have the ability to use the tools, equipment, and materials of this job profession effectively and safely.
- Experience troubleshooting, and inspecting equipment
- Experience with Windows operating systems
- Experience with computer hardware assembly, software programming, computer networking, 3d modeling software, machining, and robotics.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements
- Walking and climbing (stairs, ladders) to access work-related areas.
- Pushing, carrying, and lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds to waist height.
- Bending, kneeling, and reaching to maintain and repair simulators and exhibits.
- Sight, reading, wrist movements, feeling to inspect, maintain, and repair simulators and exhibits, to operate tools of the trade.
- Talking, and hearing to communicate with employees, guests, and contractors regarding simulators and exhibits.
- Driving skills to operate equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, and carts.
- Comfortable working at heights of up to 50 feet.
Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Factors
- This position involves working indoors in a climate-controlled building environment, as well as working in the elements of the outdoors.
- Work areas are subject to dust, noise, and hazards related to the profession.
Expected Hours of Work
DISCLAIMERS
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a two-year technical degree in electronics, industrial electronics, electrical engineering, or a similar field
- Leadership experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic and electro-mechanical devices
- Ability to safely and effectively use tools, equipment, and materials of the profession
- Experience troubleshooting and inspecting equipment
- Experience with Windows operating systems
- Experience with computer hardware assembly, software programming, computer networking, 3D modeling software, machining, and robotics
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to climb, lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights up to 50 feet, and operate forklifts, man lifts, and carts
What We Do
Alabama Space is the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, a spaceflight museum and STEM education destination. It presents the history and future of human spaceflight through an extensive collection of rockets and spacecraft, exhibits, simulators, and a planetarium. The Center also runs internationally recognized programs including Space Camp, Aviation Challenge, robotics, and cyber camps, inspiring visitors and students through immersive, hands-on education.
