About The Position

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Operator Gravity Offloader to join the JETSII contract. This position is located in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Engineering degree with 2-10 years of experience.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Specialized and extensive knowledge of engineering principles gained through varied work experience in field of specialty.
  • General computer and typing skills.
  • Great communication with other team members.
  • Following set procedures and written/verbal instructions.
  • The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Standing/sitting/kneeling/crouching.
  • Daily work in a warehouse or lab environment.
  • Exposure to uneven ground levels, high or low elevations, confined areas, various noise levels caused by test environment, power tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
  • Can do mindset.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Nice To Haves

  • CPR training.
  • Ability to lift up to 45 pounds from the ground level, waist level and overhead.
  • Carrying up to 25 pounds for 20 yards.
  • Knowledge and experience with electrical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational support and become a certified operator for reduced gravity simulator robots, to perform human in the loop testing.
  • Work in a team environment.
  • Assist in the setup, reconfiguration, and clean-up of test area.
  • Startup and shutdown the system following the respective checklists.
  • Monitor key performance indicators during tests to ensure test subject's safety.
  • Be proficient with using a computer and following a computerized checklist.
  • Learn and perform emergency procedures when required.
  • Be vigilant for events or conditions that require immediate action to stop the test.
  • Operate standard equipment and/or instruments including handheld power tools and manual (i.e. non-CNC) machine shop tools (i.e. lathes, drill press, mills, band saw, etc.).
  • Proficiency with hand tools (i.e. screw drivers, ratchets, wrenches, rivet tools, etc.).
  • Perform maintenance and operation of mechanical systems in assigned work areas, including research, documentation, acquiring parts, repairing, and calibration of devices and systems.
  • Determine and develop methods, procedures, and laboratory apparatus required to fulfill assignments and achieve prescribed objectives.
  • Prepare and update safety documentation, such as Hazard Analyses.
  • Prepare written materials for Test Readiness Reviews.
  • Adhere to written and standardized operating procedures, policies, and protocols for use of equipment.
  • Practice machine shop safety protocols.
  • Have an ability to visualize and solve practical problems.
  • Assist in preparation of test procedures, test preparation sheets, discrepancy report disposition, unscheduled maintenance order reports, operational servicing reports, breadboard or developmental equipment sketches, and test setup or test article jig design.
  • Maintain calibration for facility equipment.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive insurance options
  • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Wellness and Well being programs
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