Quality & Safety Technician for Balloon Missions

Peraton; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Palestine, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineering Technician to support NASA balloon operations. The role involves conducting safety briefings, delivering operator training, performing facility inspections, managing chemical inventories and SDS, and supporting NASA safety reporting.

Responsibilities also include overseeing hazardous activities during launches, investigating incidents, and acting as Radiation Safety Officer when needed.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; four years in safety, flight ops, or similar.
• Equivalency: post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills are essential.
• Must be a US citizen and able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety briefings and training.
• Perform facility inspections and SDS management.
• Maintain chemical inventory and NASA/Peraton reporting.
• Oversee hazardous operations during balloon launch preparations.
• Investigate incidents/near-misses and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer when radioactive sources are onsite.

Skills

Verbal communication

Documentation & reporting

Safety training

Education

High School or GED

Post-secondary degree/certificate (equiv)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peraton in Palestine, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineering Technician to support NASA balloon operations. The role involves conducting safety briefings, delivering operator training, performing facility inspections, managing chemical inventories and SDS, and supporting NASA safety reporting.

Responsibilities also include overseeing hazardous activities during launches, investigating incidents, and acting as Radiation Safety Officer when needed.