ORION Thermal Protection System (TPS) Technician, Associate

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asrc federalOrlando (FL)

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

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About the role

Thermal Protection System Technician AssociateASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is seeking a Thermal Protection System (TPS) Technician Associate to support Orion spacecraft processing operations at Kennedy Space Center. This role is primarily focused on soft goods TPS (MLI and thermal barriers) supporting fabrication, installation, and validation of flight hardware, with secondary responsibilities supporting hard goods TPS (tile systems).This position plays a key role in ensuring thermal protection integrity for crewed spaceflight, operating within a precision-driven ATLO environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Major Focus – Soft Goods TPS (MLI / Thermal Barriers)
Fabricate, assemble, and install Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) and thermal barrier systems for Orion flight hardware
Set up and operate industrial sewing machines for precision soft goods fabrication
Perform and support thermal barrier bonding operations
Review and validate MLI and thermal barrier procedures, drawings, and work instructionsSupport on-vehicle and off-vehicle installation (Aeroshells, Hatches, Heatshield)
Assist in development and execution of MLI/soft goods flow plans within the ATLO environment
Perform surface preparation and bonding operations in accordance with strict quality requirements
Minor Focus – Hard Goods TPS (Tile Systems) Heat Shield (Avcoat Block Bonding)
Assist with tile installation, bonding, and repair activities
Support gap filler and closeout tile operations
Aid in tile removal, reinstallation, and validation processes
Contribute to tile bond plan reviews and process validation efforts
Shared Responsibilities (Orion Processing Environment)
Work from engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructionsSupport instrumentation installation and integration activities
Utilize standard aerospace assembly tools and materials
Perform modifications, rework, inspections, and quality testing
Maintain strict adherence to cleanliness, contamination control, and flight hardware handling requirements
Support production flow, risk reduction, and mission assurance effort

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent0–2 years of hands-on fabrication or technical experience
Ability to perform precision assembly and sewing/fabrication tasks
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to work in a production and flight hardware environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with MLI, thermal barriers, or soft goods fabrication
Experience operating industrial sewing equipment
Familiarity with spacecraft processing or cleanroom environments
Exposure to TPS tile systems (secondary skillset)

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement: ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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