Spaceflight Structural Test Technician

KBR Careers; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

KBR in Greenbelt, MD is seeking a Structural Test Technician to support vibration, acoustic and strength tests on NASA hardware. You will set up facilities, install instrumentation, connect sensors, and process data with PC tools. Training is provided for equipment like man-lifts and cranes.

The role requires hands-on testing, familiarity with drawings and instruments, and the ability to follow procedures in a team environment. Clean rooms and safety PPE are part of daily work.

Qualifications

• Direct experience performing Structural Testing.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical principles and hand tools.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and learn new tech.
• Ability to distinguish color for data monitoring during tests.

Responsibilities

• Support vibration, strength and acoustic testing of space hardware by operating control systems.
• Set up NASA test facilities for static load, acoustic, vibration, centrifuge, and modal testing.
• Modify facility parts on mills and heavy drills as needed.
• Install accelerometers, strain gauges, and other instrumentation.
• Connect sensors to signal conditioners and data acquisition systems.
• Process data and convert to spreadsheets and PDFs.
• Maintain clean, organized test areas and operate access equipment.
• Operate man-lifts, cranes and forklifts (training provided).

Skills

Structural Testing

Test facility operations

Windows OS & MS Office

Hand tools & electrical/mechanical

Mechanical drawings

Learn new technologies

Color vision for data monitoring

Policy & procedure compliance

Vibration & acoustic test software (M+

Machining on mills & lathes

Instrumentation installation (acceler,

Crane/Man-Lift/Forklift experience

Tools

M+P test software

Milling machines

Lathes

Job description

KBR in Greenbelt, MD is seeking a Structural Test Technician to support vibration, acoustic and strength tests on NASA hardware. You will set up facilities, install instrumentation, connect sensors, and process data with PC tools. Training is provided for equipment like man-lifts and cranes.

The role requires hands-on testing, familiarity with drawings and instruments, and the ability to follow procedures in a team environment. Clean rooms and safety PPE are part of daily work.