Spaceflight Operations Technician (ECS/Breathing-Air)

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum at Johnson Space Center in Houston is seeking an Operations Technician to support Space Vehicle Mockup Facility training for ISS, CST/Boeing, and Artemis programs. You will operate and maintain breathing-air and ECS systems during suited training and, after qualification, serve as Test Director for pressurized events.

You must read procedures, follow checklists with precision, communicate clearly, and keep qualification records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years in operations/maintenance or related technical field.
• Ability to read and execute technical procedures, checklists, and schematics without skipping steps.
• Must be able to obtain NASA PIV badge and complete required ECS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate, configure, inspect, troubleshoot, and support breathing-air and ECS equipment.
• Complete ECS Operator OJT tasks including K-bottle install and changeover, and related checks.
• Verify gas purity, pressure, gauges, calibration, and QA before human use.
• Maintain logs, qualification records, and equipment maintenance documentation.
• Support suited training under Test Director control and respond to off-nominal conditions.
• Coordinate with suit technicians, instructors, and facility staff during events.

Skills

Procedures reading

Checklist discipline

Clear communication

Emergency response

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ECS equipment

Breathing-air systems

K-bottle/backup air

Compressor-cart operation

Job description

Amentum at Johnson Space Center in Houston is seeking an Operations Technician to support Space Vehicle Mockup Facility training for ISS, CST/Boeing, and Artemis programs. You will operate and maintain breathing-air and ECS systems during suited training and, after qualification, serve as Test Director for pressurized events.

You must read procedures, follow checklists with precision, communicate clearly, and keep qualification records.