Structural Test Technician

KBR•Greenbelt, MD

6d•$73,200 - $109,800•Onsite

About The Position

Working with NASA flight projects and under the directions of Structural Test engineers, a Structural Test technician operations vibration, acoustic and Strength test facilities to test NASA hardware. Structural Test technicians are involved in all aspects of test facility set-up, machining and flight hardware instrumentation. The Test technicians follow detailed procedures and prepare test documentation. Extensive computer interaction is required for all aspects of testing.

Requirements

Direct experience performing Structural Testing
Proficiency Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
Familiarity with hand tools & electrical & mechanical principles
Familiarity with mechanical drawings
Ability to learn new technologies.
Distinguish color for 8 color display while monitoring testing data
Adhere to policies and procedures at all levels of the test environment

Nice To Haves

Experience operating vibration and acoustic test control software such as M+P
Machining skills on mills, heavy drills and lathes
Familiarity using computer interface to operate mechanical and electrical equipment
Knowledge of basic electrical and electronic circuits
Ability to install instrumentation including, but not limited to accelerometers, LVDT’s and Strain Gauges
Experience with Crane, Man-Lifts and Forklifts

Responsibilities

Support Vibration, Strength and Acoustic testing of space flight hardware by operating control systems interfacing with facilities and measurement transducers
Set up NASA test facilities supporting static load, acoustic, vibration, centrifuge, and modal testing using manlifts, forklifts and cranes
Using mills and lathes to modify facilities parts
Install accelerometers and strain gages on spacecraft subsystems and structures
Connect transducers such as accelerometers, LVDT’s, force gages, strain gages and load cells to the appropriate signal conditioners and data acquisition systems
Process the collected data and convert to spreadsheets and .pdf files
Housekeeping immediate work areas and overall test facilities
Operate Man-lifts. Cranes and fork-lifts (training will be provided)
Work with other personnel in a group that is Team Oriented
Support less experienced technicians with technical advice and training
Work in clean rooms
Must be capable of working from ladders, scaffolding, catwalks and manlifts
Must be able to use the proper PPE as required by work activities