Space Suit Program Support Technician

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KBR is seeking a Technician to support our Space Suit Assembly Integration and Test team for KBRs Science and Space division.

The Space Suit Program Support Technician will be responsible for testing and maintenance of hardware including but not limited to: Space Suits and Suit components ancillary equipment test rigs and other equipment as required. Job responsibilities will include: repair and maintenance cleaning inspection Engineering Change (EC) incorporation assembly disassembly and performance/functional testing. Repair and maintenance processes require the use of hazardous materials such as adhesives lubricants and solvents. Performance and functional testing require the use of pressurized gases and pure water systems. The technician will perform duties per documented procedures and work authorizing documents. The technician will assist Engineering in various activities including fit checks for suited subjects manned test support suited chamber events classroom training event support and other similar support events. Additionally the technician will interface with customers other technicians engineers logistics and bond room personnel on a daily basis to perform job duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance assembly testing repair and processing of flight and training hardware
• Incorporates engineering changes and performs functional performance testing of space suit components or related hardware associated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) hardware and other systems of hardware as assigned
• Provide assistance to engineering in the location and diagnosis of anomalies and recommend corrective action
• Daily tasks associated with reading engineering drawings/schematics equipment specifications test procedures etc
• Specified training online and in classroom as required to maintain certifications to perform job functions
• Daily updates to various job-related database(s)
• Transportation responsibilities to operate motor vehicle for delivery of hardware to various events
• Train and mentor less experienced technicians

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Requirements:
  • This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information
  • Must have excellent mechanical skills and be able to read comprehend and execute detailed technical processing procedures engineering drawings and Work Authorizing Document directions
  • Excellent oral and written communications; must be able to read and interpret Work Authorizing Documents (WADs) and mechanical design drawings
  • Capacity to work in a team environment
  • Candidate must have a valid Texas drivers license and maintain a good driving record and able to operate a government vehicle

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• Years of Experience: 3 years of related experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree plus applicable years directly related Technical Degree or Military Technical School (skilled craft level five) or the equivalent of High School Graduate plus applicable years of directly related work experience
• Experience with Pressure Systems or familiar with Pressurized Test Equipment

STANDARD KBR REQUIREMENTS:

All of KBRs employees must be team players able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers able to follow safety and quality policies able to follow company programs processes procedures practices requirements goals and addition they must also be organized with good time management skills.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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