Spacesuit Technologist

Amentum•Houston, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Spacesuit Technologist will support the Orion Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) project and NASA’s deep space exploration work. The role focuses on learning the theory and operation of OCSS hardware, its cleaning, maintenance, handling, and safety requirements, and the theory and operation of ground support hardware. The technologist will prepare support equipment for tests and assist experienced OCSS Suit Engineering Technologists during fit checks and testing. Through training, the technologist is expected to progress toward proficiency in fit checks, crew training events, and Orion vehicle ingress and egress operations. The position supports the Crew Survival Equipment lab schedule, suit test subject and crew training exercises, OCSS hardware testing, ground service equipment buildup and periodic recalibration, and OCSS qualification and acceptance testing. The technologist will participate in event briefings, prepare required work-authorizing documentation, support project documentation and drawing development, and report progress and issues to project management while working with the OCSS team to meet project requirements. The position is generally based in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Work may require extended periods sitting or standing, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and supporting all-day training events with long periods on foot and moderate hardware lifting. Regular attendance is critical, and the schedule may need to be adjusted to meet peak periods and surge requirements. The position requires professional conduct, teamwork, and appropriate grooming and dress. Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required, and the candidate must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Requirements

Typically, a high school diploma and five years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or a related field.
Experience reviewing and following requirements documents, including functional requirements and verification success criteria.
Experience assembling, verifying, testing, and operating space-system hardware.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and sketches.
Knowledge of JSC Electronic Document System and related software and tools.
Ability to support all-day training events, including prolonged standing and moderate lifting of hardware.
Ability to physically meet the JSC Job Related Medical Physical Pressure Suit Technician/Hazardous Duty Launch and Landing Requirements.
Ability to prepare written documents and present verbally at meetings.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
Experience with NASA flight processes, including Class I/II/III hardware.
Familiarity with Johnson Space Center organizations, processes, and procedures.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with pressure systems, oxygen systems, or suit systems.
Previous experience in assembly and testing of spaceflight hardware and spacesuit systems.
Familiarity with machine shop techniques and processing hardware through manufacturing.
Ability to perform hands-on testing and documentation, including work-authorizing documents and test preparation sheets.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Understand the theory and operation of OCSS hardware, cleaning requirements, and maintenance, handling, and safety practices.
Understand ground support hardware theory and operation.
Set up support equipment before tests.
Assist OCSS Suit Engineering Technologists during fit checks and testing, and complete training toward proficiency in fit checks, crew training events, and Orion vehicle ingress and egress operations.
Participate in pre-event and post-event briefings.
Support the Crew Survival Equipment lab schedule.
Participate in and support suit test subject and crew training exercises.
Provide required work-authorizing documentation and support project documentation and drawing construction.
Support testing of OCSS hardware, including the Orion Crew Survival Suit, emergency breathing oxygen systems, pressure systems, and survival equipment.
Support ground service equipment buildup and periodic recalibration.
Assist project management and Project Engineers with OCSS qualification testing and pre-delivery/installation acceptance testing.
Work with the OCSS team to ensure project requirements are achieved.
Report progress and issues related to support of the NASA customer to project management.
Perform other duties as required.