Data Verification/Acquisition Technician

Amentum company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Data Verification/Acquisition Technician to join the JETSII Contract in the Houston area. This role supports data acquisition systems, testing procedures, and related equipment in a collaborative NASA-focused environment.

The position requires strong data handling skills, familiarity with Windows, and the ability to work with vendors and within a team to enable safe, efficient testing operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the field or related area.
• Experience with data acquisition hardware and software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows configuration and operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate facility data acquisition systems.
• Run checklists or procedures to start and stop data acquisition and control systems for tests.
• Perform data handling including reducing, archiving, and restoring data for test support.
• Configure data systems to route signals to the UI in correct units.
• Maintain and operate facility communication system.
• Troubleshoot data acquisition and communication hardware using tools and documentation.
• Pull Ethernet or fiber optic cables and terminate ends.
• Process inventory transactions for lab storage.
• Maintain printers, projectors, and related equipment; perform basic troubleshooting.
• Support basic Windows admin tasks such as patching and backups.
• Assist in training and certification of Data Verification/Acquisition Technicians I and II.
• Work with vendors to order materials, equipment, and machines.
• Assist in testing setup and execution following safety procedures.
• Collect data and troubleshoot during testing.

Skills

Data acquisition hardware

Windows environment

General computer skills

Typing skills

Instruction following

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

LabVIEW

OPC

National Instruments

Neff

Allen Bradley hardware

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

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 Data Verification/Acquisition Technician to join the JETSII Contract!

This position is a CBA Union position

The Data Verification/Acquisition Technician will:

• Maintain and operate facility data acquisition systems.
• Run checklists or procedures to start and stop the facility data acquisition and control systems in support of test operations.
• Perform data handling tasks including reducing, archiving, and restoring as required for test support operations.
• Configure data system to route new signals from instrument through the data acquisition hardware and have it displayed on the user interface in the correct units (this may include installing patch panels or updating calibration curve information for instruments).
• Maintain and operate facility communication system.
• Troubleshoot data acquisition and communication hardware using test equipment and system documentation (schematics, functional diagrams, timing charts, etc.).
• Pull Ethernet or fiber optic cable as needed and terminate the ends of the cable.
• Perform inventory database transactions to support the laboratory storage.
• Maintain printers for the organization, including replacing toner cartridges and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain conference room and control room projectors and perform troubleshooting as necessary.
• Support basic Windows computer administrative tasks as needed, such as software patching, system backups, installing software, etc.
• Support the training and certification processes of Data Verification/Acquisition Technicians I and II.
• Work with vendors to purchase and order necessary materials, equipment and machines.
• Assist in the preparation and setup of testing.
• Participate in testing following established procedures for safe handling of hazardous and explosive materials and/or batteries. (ESTA Applicable)
• Perform data collection and troubleshooting during testing.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• General computer and typing skills.
• Proficient experience with data acquisition hardware and software.
• Be familiar with basic computer configuration and operations within a Microsoft Windows environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the field or related area.

Preferences:

• Experience with OPC, LabView, or Iconics software packages.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with National Instruments, Neff, and Allen Bradley hardware.
• Microsoft Windows administrator experience.

Physical Requirements:

Requires constant:

· Reaching for, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.

· Coordinating eyes, hands, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.

· Standing.

· Seeing and hearing with or without correction.

Requires occasional:

· Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level.

· Lifting up to 25 pounds for 5 feet.

· Kneeling, squatting, crawling and bending at waist from 1 to 30 minutes at a time.

Requires the ability to:

· Follow set procedures and standards.

· Apply basic mathematical skills.

· Plan and work selecting proper tools.

· Compare and understand differences in the size, shape, and form or lines, figures, and objects.

· Follow written and oral directions, plans and blueprints.

· Picture and evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; recognize and report safety hazards.

Some tasks may require:

• Manual dexterity for typing and manipulating controls.
• Long periods of sitting at a computer to complete a task.
• Lifting and transport (usually on a dolly or cart) of equipment between the buildings and facilities they support.

Work Environment:

Work environment may be a server room and office environment or a lab/industrial or warehouse environment. Exposure to uneven ground levels, high or low elevations, confined areas, various noise levels caused by power tools, machinery, equipment, etc., extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc. and other JSC Test Facility with exposure to pyrotechnics and/or battery testing.

Equipment and Machines:

Operate push carts for transporting hardware. Use hand tools and test instruments for troubleshooting hardware, terminating network cables or installing patch panels, etc. Operate computer workstations and peripheral equipment in support of data handling requirements. Operate system controller units in support of facility testing.

Attendance:

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions:

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must be able to effectively interface with facility test team members.

#JETS #JETSII

Compensation Details:

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/30/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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