Technician – Environmental Testing Support

KBR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will help make sure spacecraft and flight experiments can survive launch and work correctly in space. Responsibilities include supporting technology and flight missions by upgrading facilities, hardware fabrication, cleanroom operations, providing technical expertise, metrology, and building specialized components. The program also improves space flight systems by updating and managing one of the most advanced environmental test and integration centers in the U.S. Government. The EMI Engineer will support EMI Military Standard testing, participate in On Job Training (OJT), and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards in electromagnetic interference testing and analysis. Additional responsibilities include working in cleanroom environments, performing electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and maintaining ESD operator certification. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to quality and safety in all testing and operational procedures. These positions are responsible for conducting electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions and susceptibility testing using various GSFC facilities and equipment. Additionally, the contractor will provide services related to magnetic properties and field simulation testing, including magnetic characterization, sensor calibration, and de-Gaussing of spacecraft or scientific instruments.

Requirements

Ability to travel as needed for project requirements
Willingness and ability to work overtime (OT) to meet project deadlines
ESD operator certification, with demonstrated experience in electrical safety protocols
Experience working in cleanroom environments, adhering to strict contamination control procedures
Eligible for work in the United States
Able to support NASA GSFC operations in Greenbelt, MD
iNARTE certification in EMI Military Standard testing (required for Senior-level engineers and technicians, which requires a minimum of nine years of working or educational experience)

Nice To Haves

Obtain and maintain iNARTE certification in EMI Military Standard testing (strongly encouraged for all EMI personnel)

Responsibilities

Help make sure spacecraft and flight experiments can survive launch and work correctly in space
Support technology and flight missions by upgrading facilities, hardware fabrication, cleanroom operations, providing technical expertise, metrology, and building specialized components
Improve space flight systems by updating and managing one of the most advanced environmental test and integration centers in the U.S. Government
Support EMI Military Standard testing
Participate in On Job Training (OJT)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards in electromagnetic interference testing and analysis
Work in cleanroom environments
Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
Maintain ESD operator certification
Conduct electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions and susceptibility testing using various GSFC facilities and equipment
Provide services related to magnetic properties and field simulation testing, including magnetic characterization, sensor calibration, and de-Gaussing of spacecraft or scientific instruments

Benefits

401K plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Professional training and development
Bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation (e.g., sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance)