Spacesuit Technologist

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer paid insurance (health, life,

Relocation assistance

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Spacesuit Technologist to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will work under senior team members to inspect, assemble, and test prototype spacesuits and associated life-support hardware.

You will prepare procedures, operate test equipment, build mockups, and ensure safety in a lab/workshop setting. Occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or BS in Engineering Technology or related field.
• Hands-on mechanical and fabrication experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable in workshops, labs, and test environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, and test prototype spacesuits under supervision.
• Prepare procedures and work instructions for maintenance and testing.
• Be trained operator of test equipment and ground support gear.
• Build and modify mockups and prototype hardware for testing.
• Maintain safety practices and pursue necessary certifications.
• Occasional non-business hours work may be required.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Fabrication experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

HS diploma

BS in Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Test equipment operation

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 Spacesuit Technologist to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• Work with and be trained by senior spacesuit team members in the inspection, assembly, and testing of prototype spacesuits.
• Perform inspection and assembly of multiple suit configurations for pressurized human in the loop testing. Support tests at multiple NASA facilities, such as 1-G, robotic weight support, reduced gravity and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.
• Prepare and complete procedures and work instructions for spacesuit maintenance, repairs, testing, and fabrication.
• Become a trained operator of test equipment (TSE) and ground support equipment (GSE) for space suit testing. Including pneumatic, thermal and communication systems.
• Build and modify mockups and prototype hardware for testing and evaluation
• Establish and maintain personal training and certifications.
• Follow and implement safety policies, rules, and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for personnel and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required. Availability for occasional non-business hours work is 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 5 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field.
• Hands-on mechanical and fabrication experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail
• Ability to lift and handle equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a Class III AF Physical
• Comfortable working in workshops, lab, and test environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade Certification or Diploma as a Mechanic, Machinist, Aircraft technician, or other hands-on work requiring precision workmanship.
• Prior experience with pressure garment life support systems, such as spacesuits or military high-altitude flight suits.
• Knowledge of Pneumatics
• Prior experience operating pressure systems or life-support gear.

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.