NASA Journeyman Electrician 39 An Hour

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

This role provides electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting services for complex research test facilities operating across a broad range of voltages. You will work with detailed electrical schematics and prints to install, modify, and maintain electrical systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation of equipment used in aeronautics, space power, and propulsion testing. The standard schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with additional off-shift work during scheduled test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical installation and maintenance services for research test facilities operating at various voltage levels.
• Work from detailed electrical schematics, drawings, and prints to install, modify, and repair electrical systems and components.
• Measure, bend, and install electrical conduit, including complex conduit runs, to support new and existing installations.
• Pull large and small gauge wiring and cable, ensuring proper routing, termination, labeling, and organization.
• Install, modify, and maintain electrical panels, raceways, enclosures, and associated hardware in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support installation and maintenance of motor-driven equipment, including performing motor meggering and other diagnostic tests.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain lighting systems and related electrical devices throughout test facilities.
• Perform electrical system and circuit troubleshooting to identify faults and implement safe, effective repairs.
• Work with high-voltage systems, voltage distribution equipment, and related protection devices, following all electrical safety practices.
• Use electrical testing equipment to verify system performance, continuity, insulation resistance, and proper operation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics for AC and DC motors and associated control circuitry.
• Assist with the setup of test facilities, including electrical preparations for scheduled test campaigns.
• Participate in future training as required to obtain qualified operator status within specific test facilities.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including electrical safety protocols, lockout/tagout practices, and safe work methods around high-voltage equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to support aeronautics, space power, and propulsion test operations.

Essential Skills

• Current journeyman electrician license or completion of a journeyman card program, or an associate degree in a related electrical field.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment used to diagnose and verify electrical systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed electrical schematics, prints, and wiring diagrams accurately.
• Experience working with AC and DC motors, including understanding of their control and power circuits.
• Proficiency in electrical conduit bending and installation for various types of runs and configurations.
• Strong skills in pulling and terminating large and small gauge wiring and cable.
• Experience installing and maintaining electrical panels, raceways, enclosures, and associated hardware.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and voltage distribution in industrial or research environments.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices, including working around high-voltage equipment and following safe work procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, circuits, and devices using schematics and test equipment.
• Competence in working with wiring, pulling wire, and installing electrical devices in accordance with applicable standards.

Why Work Here?

You will support cutting-edge research in aeronautics, space power, and propulsion while working in highly specialized test facilities. The role offers a structured program where many team members have transitioned from contract to direct employment, creating strong long-term career potential. While on contract, you accrue paid time off, receive pay for government holidays, and earn a Health & Welfare fringe benefit for each working hour. Upon direct hire, you can choose from multiple health plans, receive a competitive amount of paid vacation that grows with service time and can be carried over or paid out, enjoy additional personal and sick time with unused hours paid out annually, participate in tuition reimbursement, and benefit from a fully vested 401(k) plan with employer contribution. The organization also provides paid holidays and offers awards and bonus programs, reflecting a culture that values performance, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Work Environment

You will work within the Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering team at a major research center, providing engineering and technical services in aeronautics, space power, and propulsion test facilities. The standard work schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. During test campaigns, which typically occur 4 to 6 times per year, you must be open to working off-shift on a structured rotation. A typical six-week test may include two weeks on day shift, two weeks on afternoon shift, and two weeks on night shift, with shift differentials of 7.5% for second shift and 10% for third shift. The environment is highly technical, with exposure to high-voltage electrical systems, complex test equipment, and specialized instrumentation. Work is performed in industrial and laboratory settings where adherence to safety procedures and appropriate attire, including any required personal protective equipment, is essential.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $39.40 - $39.40/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.