--- title: Engineering Technician NASA at AMERICAN SYSTEMS description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Engineering Technician NASA role in Edwards, CA. Pays $80K–$110K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/engineering-technician-nasa-at-american-systems-01a111fb-f900-764e-9fca-c3c4d746a90a date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join AMERICAN SYSTEMS as Engineering Technician NASA in Edwards, CA. Pays $80K–$110K per year. Temporary role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/fgiwc1.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS | | **Location** | Edwards, CA | | **Salary** | $80K/yr - $110K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $57,000 – $94,000 a year (median $79,000). ## Description ## Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a **100%** **employee-owned** federal government contractor is seeking an **Engineering Technician** to support our NASA customer at the Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) on Edwards AFB, CA. This is a hands-on**engineering support position** that performs the **full range of technician and para-engineering** duties that applies engineering technology and systems engineering concepts to support specialized technical tasks. This role demands the ability to **work and lead effectively in a dynamic, multi-task environment** by prioritizing work, coordinating task and project schedules, and managing and decomposing technical requirements across multiple focus areas. **Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively** within a team environment are a must. ## Responsibilities As an **Engineering Technician** with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will: - Design, develop, and implement data collection strategies to support testing activities within the Flight Loads Laboratory. - Support all phases of test execution with a primary focus on data acquisition and data handling systems; responsibilities may also include ancillary duties such as serving as a safety monitor or performing other technician-level functions, as required. - Serve as an experienced technical troubleshooter with the ability to rapidly identify, isolate, and resolve hardware, software, or system-level issues, including the development and execution of systematic fault-isolation plans. - Perform operational integration activities and interface verification checks to ensure system compatibility, functionality, and readiness for test execution. - Support information technology security compliance and continuous improvement efforts, including software maintenance, system updates, data archiving, and data recovery processes. - Collaborate closely with test engineers to ensure test systems are properly configured, verified, and aligned with the objectives of assigned test campaigns. - Perform all work in accordance with NASA ISO AS9100 quality management procedures and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. - Adhere to all safety practices, rules, and requirements outlined in the Safety and Health Plan and other safety communications applicable to the work environment. - Provide timely and standardized status reporting to the Senior Technical Lead and/or Functional Area Lead, in accordance with established reporting requirements and schedules. ## Qualifications - **Must be a U.S. citizen**. - Must successfully **pass drug testing** requirements. - Must have the ability to **obtain and maintain security clearance**. - Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. - Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team are required. - Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, including adherence to established safe work practices and standards, taking responsibility for personal and coworker safety, and encouraging a safe work environment. - Must maintain a positive and professional work atmosphere by communicating and interacting effectively with customers, clients, coworkers, and management. - Must be capable of performing work activities that require interaction with others, including negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or presenting information. - Must be able to work under supervision and respond appropriately and professionally to supervisory guidance and constructive feedback. **Work Hours and Attendance:** - Must be able to work within established **core hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m**.; flexibility may be required based on workload and operational needs. - Regular and reliable attendance is essential, except for approved leave such as STD, LTD, FMLA, or authorized time off. **Physical and Travel Requirements:** - **Physical Requirements (Medium):** Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. - **Travel Requirements:** Some travel may be required, both locally and long distance. ## Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. ## EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status ## Skills - Family and Medical Leave Act (Fmla) Administration - Security Clearance - Test Execution - Multidisciplinary Team - Information Technology Security - Fault Diagnosis - Status Reporting - Supervision - Systems Engineering - Data Management - Instructing - Software Maintenance - Quality Management - Data Archiving - Continuous Improvement Process - Data Recovery - Statistics - Supervisory Skills - Workplace Safety - Presentation Skills - Quality Assurance Procedures - Coordinating - English - Data Collection - Human Resources - Data Acquisition - Communication - Flexibility - Occupational Safety And Health - Constructive Feedback - As9100 ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Medical Leave - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Engineering Technician & Drafting jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/engineering-technicians-and-drafting?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Engineering Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/engineering-technicians-and-drafting/engineering-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260756 jobs - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150241 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)