Astronaut Training Systems Technician

Amentum company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Training Systems Technician to support day-to-day astronaut and flight-crew training operations at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. You will set up, operate, troubleshoot, and restore equipment inside full-scale spacecraft mockups, coordinating with instructors and customers to ensure seamless training experiences.

This hands-on role requires strict adherence to procedures and safety practices, as well as the ability to respond to off-nominal conditions and to operate

Qualifications

• Hands-on setup/restore work and equipment operation.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and safety rules.
• Must obtain NASA PIV badge and meet program safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down training configurations for classes and events.
• Manage training equipment and mockups, ensure readiness and safety.
• Provide real-time support to instructors and customers, troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Hands-on operations

Equipment setup

Troubleshooting

Customer support

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

COSMOS level I-III training

Tools

Forklift qualification

Crane/rigging qualification

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Training Systems Technician to support day-to-day astronaut and flight-crew training operations at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. You will set up, operate, troubleshoot, and restore equipment inside full-scale spacecraft mockups, coordinating with instructors and customers to ensure seamless training experiences.

This hands-on role requires strict adherence to procedures and safety practices, as well as the ability to respond to off-nominal conditions and to operate