Entry-Level Suit Technician

Trinzic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Entry-Level EMU Suit Technician to support the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) and other suited events. You will perform maintenance, assembly, testing, and processing of EMU hardware and assist engineering across events.

A high school diploma or equivalent plus technical training is required. Strong reading of drawings, basic MS Office skills, and teamwork are essential for this hands-on role in Houston.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical activities.
• Experience with Pressure Systems.
• 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.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, assembly, testing and repair of hardware for events; perform functional tests on EMU/EVA hardware.
• Maintain and repair EMU Training Hardware as required.
• Read and work from drawings/schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures, etc.
• Maintain certifications to perform job functions.
• Work with databases like SARAH and On Base.
• Perform NBL safety walkthrough.
• Operate a vehicle to deliver hardware to events.
• Keep Lead informed on hardware status to meet milestones.
• Assist team mates with suit processing and checklist verification.

Skills

Pressure Systems

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent, Technical Training

Job description

Entry-Level Suit Technician

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here, we define the future.

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

The Entry Level EMU Suit technician will be responsible for testing and maintenance of EMU Training Suits and Suit components for the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Training events as well as other suited events. Technician will perform duties per documented processing procedures. Suit technicians will assist Engineering in various activities from fit checks for suited subjects to as well. Technicians will interface with other technicians, engineering, logistics and bond room personnel on a daily basis to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, assembly, testing, repair and processing of hardware to support various events, and deliverables; incorporates engineering changes, and performs functional performance testing of Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) components, associated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) hardware, and other hardware as assigned.

• Maintaining and repairing of EMU Training Hardware as required

• Ability to work from drawings/schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures etc.

• Maintaining certifications to perform job functions

• Ability to work in various job related database, i.e. SARAH, On Base

• Perform NBL Safety Walk Through

• Able to operate motor vehicle for delivery of hardware to various events

• Keeping Lead informed of currents status of hardware to meet event/customer milestones

• Assisting other team mates as required with suit processing, i.e. checklist verification

Requirements

• Must be able to perform physical activities

• Experience with Pressure Systems

• 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

• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office Suite

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent, Technical Training

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.