Thermal Paint Technician

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 NASAs vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defenses 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 youve heard of, and others that you havent. 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