Nasa/Gsfc Work Values

Daily Duties at Nasa/Gsfc:

•Served as Subject Matter Expert in the areas of aerospace research and development, developing test procedures, and performing functional testing. •Developed new and innovative methods of fabricating flight hardware and new technology. •Conducted the overall management of the laboratory test program including troubleshooting, proposing solutions and implementing any modifications necessary. •Provided direct support for research and development initiatives conducted by physicist and engineers. •Recommended design modifications to cryogenic systems and served as a key technical resource in the approval process of new system upgrades. •Consulted with other scientists and engineers to develop techniques and procedures to resolve problems. Occupation Specific Tasks: •Confer with technicians and submit reports of test results to engineering department and recommend design or material changes. •Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments. •Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections. •Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine shops. •Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills. •Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, and all other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing. •Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods. •Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing. •Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results. Knowledge: •Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. •Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. •Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. •Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.

What they like about Nasa/Gsfc:

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Tags

Technician, Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Specialist

Skills

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Nasa/Gsfc: