Space Suit Technician

KBR, Inc; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space sector is seeking a Junior Technician to support its Space Suit Assembly, Integration, & Testing Team. The role involves testing, maintenance, and repair of space suits and associated equipment, requiring strong mechanical skills and the ability to follow detailed technical procedures. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant technical experience, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits

Education assistance

Flexible work schedules

401k retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass Clean Room and Controlled Work Area Training.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or testing environment is necessary.
• Proficiency with engineering drawings and technical processing procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, assembly, testing, and repair of space suit components.
• Assist engineers in diagnosing anomalies and corrective actions.
• Communicate with other staff and follow documented procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical Degree or Military Technical School

Tools

Basic hand and power tools

Measuring tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title:

Space Suit Technician

• Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

  Around here, we define the future.

  At KBR we are committed to our Nation’s Military and Veteran’s through our partnerships with Hiring our Hero’s and DoD Skillbridge. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. We are known for Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. 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. All Skillbridge positions have potential of full time job offers upon successful completion of the program unless expressed otherwise.

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

  Technician II – Advanced Space Suit Program Support

  The AI&T junior technician will be responsible for 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 technician will perform duties per documented procedures and work authorizing documents. The technician will assist Engineering in various activities including fit checks for suited subjects, manned test support, 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:

  • 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.
  • Daily tasks associated with reading engineering drawings/schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures etc.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  KBR BENEFITS

  KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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, 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.