Mid-Level Fabrication Specialist

Mid-Level Fabrication Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Fabrication Specialist (Level C) to join our Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage team at NASA’s Space System Processing Facility located in Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

The ideal candidate has experience in one or more of the following: mechanical (tube installations), structural drilling and assembly, electrical (wire harness installation), orbital tube welding and/or thermal protective systems application.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs machine set-up, machining, welding set-up, welding, sheet metal fabrication and extrusion, tube bending and fabrication tasks
• Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks
• Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components
• Assembles, repairs, modifies and installs various power plants and drive trains
• Perform soldering on electronic and avionics products
• Assembles and installs wire harnesses and avionics products
• Prepares test articles, fixtures and data collection devices to perform various tests
• Performs organic chemical conversion and paint preparation
• Applies organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements
• Works on complex components and systems using established drawings and requirements

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Candidates must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

This position requires the ability to obtain a clearance for access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (An Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• More than 3 years of experience in an aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing environment
• Experience with safety process and/or procedures in a manufacturing or operations environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Prior Ordinance training
• Experience working on a NASA Program
• Experience in installation and handling of tubes, valves, fittings
• Manufacturing experience in human spaceflight, spaceflight, or aircraft hardware
• Experience on human-rated spacecraft hardware
• Experience working in a clean room environment
• Experience in Structural assembly with an emphasis on match drilling aluminum, titanium, and composite materials
• Experience with tubing and ducting installation
• Experience manually tacking weld joints, with the GTAW weld process
• Training/education from an accredited welding institute/training center
• More than 1 year of experience in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• Experience with orbital tube welding

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $58,650 - $79,350

Applications for this position will be accepted through July 19, 2026.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 4 (United States of America)

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