GSE TECHNICIAN

Trinzic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Trinzic, the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions, seeks a GSE Technician II to support the Advanced Space Suit Program in Houston. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair ground support equipment, space suit components, EVA tools, and related hardware, including testing and EC incorporation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with related training or 5–7 years' experience, strong mechanical skills, and ability to read technical documents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus related technical training or 5–7 years of related experience.
• Must pass Clean Room and Controlled Work Area Training.
• Able to read engineering drawings and work instructions; use hand tools and measuring tools.
• Strong communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment failures and determine repair or troubleshooting steps.
• Read schematics, specs, and test procedures; work with high‑pressure gas systems.
• Assemble, test, repair hardware; implement engineering changes and test performance.
• Assist engineering with anomaly location and corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation in databases; support daily operations and communications.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical Degree

Military Technical School

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Welding tools

Job description

Title:

GSE 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.

KBR is seeking a GSE TECHNICIAN to support our SPACE SUIT ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION, & TESTING TEAM for our Science and Space division.

GSE Technician II – Advanced Space Suit Program Support

The AI&T GSE technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing ground support equipment (GSE) used in aerospace operations. The responsibilities also include testing and maintenance of hardware including, but not limited to: Space Suits and Suit components, EVA Tools and Crew Aids, Ancillary equipment and other contracts and subsystem equipment as required. Testing of hardware 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, lubricates, and solvents. Performance and functional testing require the use of pressurized gases and pure water systems. The GSE technician will perform duties per documented procedures and work authorizing documents. The GSE technician will assist Engineering in various activities including fit checks for suited subjects, manned test support, operating breathing air systems, 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:

Able to identify equipment failures and determine the appropriate repair, replacement, or troubleshooting procedure. Daily tasks associated with reading engineering drawings/schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures, work with high‑pressure gas and fluid systems, including pressure vessels, regulators, valves, manifolds, hoses, fittings, and instrumentation. Maintenance, assembly, testing, repair, and processing of hardware to support various events, and deliverables; 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 recommends corrective action. Specified training online, and in classroom, as required to maintain certifications to perform job functions. Daily updates to various job‑related database(s)Adherence to company Quality and Safety requirements Transportation responsibilities to operate motor vehicle for delivery of hardware to various events. Daily verbal and written communication with other technicians, leads, engineers, managers, other personnel, and customers

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED plus applicable years directly related Technical Degree or Military Technical School (skilled craft level five) or prior work as a mechanical technician plus applicable years of directly related work experience in a manufacturing and/or testing environment, ideally 5-7 years of experience.

Must be able to pass Clean Room and Controlled Work Area Training Must have excellent mechanical skills and be able to read, comprehend, and execute detailed technical processing procedures, engineering drawings, and Work Authorizing Document directions. Ability to use and apply basic hand and power tools along with measuring tools including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges. Excellent oral and written communications skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Tools in including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Capable of working in a high‑performing team environment

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must have a valid Texas driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record and be able to operate a government vehicle. Experience with space suit hardware processing, testing and maintenance. Experience with EVA tool hardware processing, testing and maintenance. Experience with precision cleaning of fabricated parts and assemblies. Prior experience with manned chamber events in a NASA environment

**This position requires successful completion of a government background check before commencement of employment.

**Successful candidates must also be able to apply for and successfully receive and maintain security clearance per eligibility requirements.

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
• flexible work schedule

and 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.