Spacesuit Technologist

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

McLaurin has an opportunity for a Spacesuit Technologist to join its JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The position works with and receives training from senior spacesuit team members to inspect, assemble, and test prototype spacesuits. The technologist supports pressurized human-in-the-loop testing across multiple suit configurations and NASA facilities, including 1-G, robotic weight support, reduced-gravity, and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory environments.

The role includes preparing procedures and work instructions for spacesuit maintenance, repairs, testing, and fabrication; becoming trained to operate test and ground support equipment, including pneumatic, thermal, and communication systems; and building or modifying mockups and prototype hardware for testing and evaluation. The employee maintains personal training and certifications and follows safety policies and procedures. Occasional work outside business hours is required. U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation are required.

Requirements

• Typically, a high school diploma and five years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Hands-on mechanical and fabrication experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass a Class III AF Physical.
• Comfort working in workshops, laboratories, and test environments.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Trade certification or diploma as a mechanic, machinist, aircraft technician, or in another hands-on field requiring precision workmanship.
• Prior experience with pressure garment life support systems, such as spacesuits or military high-altitude flight suits.
• Knowledge of pneumatics.
• Prior experience operating pressure systems or life-support gear.

Responsibilities

• Work with and be trained by senior spacesuit team members in the inspection, assembly, and testing of prototype spacesuits.
• Inspect and assemble multiple suit configurations for pressurized human-in-the-loop testing.
• Support tests at multiple NASA facilities, including 1-G, robotic weight support, reduced gravity, and the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.
• Prepare and complete procedures and work instructions for spacesuit maintenance, repairs, testing, and fabrication.
• Become a trained operator of test equipment (TSE) and ground support equipment (GSE) for spacesuit testing, including pneumatic, thermal, and communication systems.
• Build and modify mockups and prototype hardware for testing and evaluation.
• Establish and maintain personal training and certifications.
• Follow and implement safety policies, rules, and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for personnel and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Positive work-life balance.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, 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
• Education Level: High school or GED