Job Description
Our long-term client relationship with NASA has led to a need for a Spacesuit Technologist for supporting the Orion Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) project. This position is an immediate need to join Nexus, a teammate company. The Spacesuit Technologist will focus on:Understanding theory and operation of the OCSS hardware.Understanding cleaning requirements.Understanding Maintenance, handling, and safety.Setting up support equipment prior to Test.Assisting the existing OCSS Suit Engineering Technologists during Fitcheck and testing and progressing thru necessary training to become proficient at Fitchecks/Crew Training events and eventually Orion Vehicle Ingress/Egress Operations.Participating in all pre/post event briefings.Supporting the Crew Survival Equipment lab schedule.Participating and supporting in Suit Test Subject and Crew training exercises.Understanding Ground Support Hardware theory and operation Providing required Work Authorizing Documentation.Following project documentation and supporting drawing construction including working with OCSS team to ensure project requirements are achieved.Support Testing of OCSS hardware including Orion Crew Survival Suit, Emergency Breathing Oxygen Systems, Pressure Systems, Survival Equipment, etc.Support buildup of Ground Service Equipment Buildup and periodic re-calibration.Assist project management and Project Engineers with OCSS Qualification testing, Pre-Delivery/Installation Acceptance Testing.Work in a team environment and report to project management to provide status on progress and issues related to support of the OCSS NASA customer.Perform other duties as required.Requisition Qualifications:This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.Typically requires a HS diploma and 5 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field.Experience with reviewing and following requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria.Experience with the assembly, verification, testing, and operation of Space system hardware. Prior experience in pressure, oxygen systems, suit systems would be considered a plus.Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field including interpreting engineering drawings and sketches, JSC Electronic Document System and software and tools.Ability to support long (all day) training events with long periods of time on feet 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 to verbally present at various meetings.Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.Experience with NASA flight processes including Class I/II/III hardware.Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures Requisition Preferences:Previous experience in assembly and test of spaceflight hardware and Spacesuit systems.Familiarity with machine shop techniques and processing hardware through the manufacturing process.Ability to perform hands on test and documentation including Work Authorizing Documents/Test Preparation sheets. Ability to work independently.
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Full time, Work at office, Immediate start