Electromechanical Technician

Overview: Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance. Exciting opportunities and partnerships shaping the future of space exploration have created a need for an Electromechanical Technician at Barrios Technology. The successful candidate will support the development, assembly, and testing of spaceflight mechanisms, ground support equipment, and laboratory test systems. Working alongside our partner, Intuitive Machines, this role will contribute to the development and testing of critical spaceflight systems. Responsibilities: The Electromechanical Technician will: Assemble and integrate precision space flight mechanisms Design and fabricate ground support equipment, tooling, and test equipment Construct, calibrate, and maintain test equipment and fixtures Support and conduct environmental testing of space flight mechanisms to include test plans, test execution, and test results evaluation Set up and operate sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems Collect, analyze, and document performance test data Develop work orders and test procedures Use sensors and data acquisition systems to collect and analyze test performance data from a variety of space flight mechanisms Identify and implement opportunities to improve test efficiency and repeatability Manage procurements for supply replenishment Perform research and price comparisons for acquisition of new laboratory equipment; present findings and make recommendations to engineering team and leadership Order, receive and set up laboratory equipment and maintain the laboratory budget report Perform all other assigned duties Qualifications: Required Education/Experience/Skills: High School diploma or GED, plus ten (10) years of related industry in an engineering laboratory environment supporting aerospace, industrial, robotics, or related electromechanical systems Experience with mechanical and electromechanical assembly, integration, and testing. Experience with space systems environmental testing including vibration, thermal cycle, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, and static load testing Proficiency using precision measuring instruments, assembly tools, and metrology equipment. Knowledge of cleanroom operations, ESD control protocols, tool calibration systems, precision cleaning processes, solvent handling, bonded stores, and use of pressurized inert gas. Experience with common shop tools, metrology equipment, force & torque sensors, small machine tools, mixing and dispensing equipment, precision cleaning equipment Experience with mixing and application of adhesives, epoxies, and conformal coating compounds Experience operating machine tools such as mills and lathes. Experience in construction of space flight electrical harnesses, including connector termination and harness verification testing (HiPot, insulation & resistance, pin crimp pull testing, solder and splice inspection, etc.) Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems. Experience with Nonconformance tracking and closure protocols (NCR’s, Root Cause & Corrective Actions, Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards) Experience in generating and closing work orders, job travelers, etc. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Preferences: AA or AS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related technical field and 3 years of relevant experience Experience with LabVIEW. Experience working with instrumentation such as force and torque transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure transducers, flow meters, and LVDTs. IPC J-STD-001 and/or NASA-STD-8739 soldering, cable, crimp, and harness certifications. Experience using CAD sof…

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