Laboratory Test Technologist

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

McLaurin is hiring a Laboratory Test Technologist to join its JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The role performs routine and non-routine laboratory testing and analyses, supports test design and setup, and maintains laboratory equipment, safety documentation, and operational readiness. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation.

The position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on a candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, candidates may be considered at any advertised level. Typical qualifications are a high school diploma and 10 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or a related field and 5 years of experience.

Requirements

• Typically, a high school diploma and 10 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or a related field and 5 years of experience.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a strong safety mindset in testing and laboratory activities.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Familiarity with materials and soft goods used in space hardware applications.
• Familiarity with machine shop operations.
• Familiarity with tension and compression force test machines, thermal conductivity test machines, oxygen flammability testers, vacuum chamber systems, liquid nitrogen test equipment, laser etching and cutting machines, additive manufacturing 3-D printers, and abrasion test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine mechanical testing, physical property measurements, thermal, vacuum, and electrical measurements, and failure analysis.
• Calculate test results, populate spreadsheets, and compile results in tables in Word documents.
• Work with the Lab Manager on test design and build-up to meet project needs.
• Procure parts, supplies, and laboratory equipment.
• Maintain and update job hazard analyses (JHAs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory equipment, and perform safety walkthroughs.
• Keep laboratory equipment in ready-to-use condition, including preventive maintenance, calibration processing, and safety documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level