Laboratory Test Technologist

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Employer-paid insurance including: Med

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX seeks a Laboratory Test Technologist to perform routine and non-routine tests, maintain lab equipment, and support test designs under the JETS II contract team.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, laboratory experience, and the ability to work independently with precise data handling and documentation. Candidates should have a related engineering degree or substantial lab background.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with 10 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field with 5 years of experience
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong safety mindset in all testing and laboratory activities
• Proficient using Microsoft Office
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine tests and analyses in mechanical testing, physical property measurements, thermal, vacuum, and electrical measurements
• Calculate test results, populate spreadsheets, and compile results in word document tables
• Work with Lab Manager on test design and build-up to meet project needs
• Procure parts, supplies, and lab equipment
• Maintain and update JHAs and SOPs for lab equipment, perform safety walk-throughs
• Maintain laboratory equipment in a ready-to-use status and perform preventive maintenance
• Handle calibration processing and safety documentation
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Laboratory experience

Safety mindset

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field

5 years of lab experience (or 10 years with HS diploma)

Tools

Tension and Compression Test Machines

Thermal Conductivity Test Machines

Oxygen Flammability Testers

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Test Technologistto join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will

• Perform routine and non-routine tests and analyses in the following areas:
• Mechanical testing
• Physical property measurements
• Thermal, vacuum, and electrical measurements
• Failure analysis
• Calculate test results, populate spreadsheets, and compile results in word document tables.
• Work with Lab Manager on test design and build-up to meet project's needs
• Procure parts, supplies, and lab equipment
• Maintain and update job hazard analysis (JHAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for lab equipment, perform safety walkthoughs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in a ready-to-use status
• Preventive Maintenance
• Calibration processing
• Safety documentation
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a HS diploma and 10 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field and 5 years of experience
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a strong safety mindset in all testing and laboratory activities.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office.
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Able to work unsupervised for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Familiar with materials and soft goods used in space hardware applications.
• Familiar with machine shop operations.
• Familiar with the following equipment:
• Tension and Compression Force Test Machines
• Thermal Conductivity Test Machines
• Oxygen Flammability Testers
• Vacuum Chamber Systems
• Liquid Nitrogen Test Equipment
• Laser Etching and Cutting Machines
• Added Manufacturing 3-D Printers
• Abrasion Test Equipment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.