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

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

We at KBR share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers

Structural Test Technician

Working with NASA flight projects and under the directions of Structural Test engineers, a Structural Test technician operations vibration, acoustic and Strength test facilities to test NASA hardware. Structural Test technicians are involved in all aspects of test facility set-up, machining and flight hardware instrumentation. The Test technicians follow detailed procedures and prepare test documentation. Extensive computer interaction is required for all aspects of testing.

Title

Structural Test Technician

Candidate Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Support Vibration, Strength and Acoustic testing of space flight hardware by operating control systems interfacing with facilities and measurement transducers
• Set up NASA test facilities supporting static load, acoustic, vibration, centrifuge, and modal testing using manlifts, forklifts and cranes
• Using mills and lathes to modify facilities parts
• Install accelerometers and strain gages on spacecraft subsystems and structures
• Connect transducers such as accelerometers, LVDT’s, force gages, strain gages and load cells to the appropriate signal conditioners and data acquisition systems
• Process the collected data and convert to spreadsheets and .pdf files
• Housekeeping immediate work areas and overall test facilities
• Operate Man-lifts. Cranes and fork-lifts (training will be provided)

Work Environment

• Work with other personnel in a group that is Team Oriented
• Support less experienced technicians with technical advice and training
• Work in clean rooms
• Must be capable of working from ladders, scaffolding, catwalks and manlifts
• Must be able to use the proper PPE as required by work activities

Basic Qualifications

• Direct experience performing Structural Testing
• Proficiency Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Familiarity with hand tools & electrical & mechanical principles
• Familiarity with mechanical drawings
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Distinguish color for 8 color display while monitoring testing data
• Adhere to policies and procedures at all levels of the test environment

Preferred Knowledge

• Experience operating vibration and acoustic test control software such as M+P
• Machining skills on mills, heavy drills and lathes
• Familiarity using computer interface to operate mechanical and electrical equipment
• Knowledge of basic electrical and electronic circuits
• Ability to install instrumentation including, but not limited to accelerometers, LVDT’s and Strain Gauges
• Experience with Crane, Man-Lifts and Forklifts

Logistics

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE TYPE: None
• TRAVEL: No

Basic Compensation

Jobs on this contract range from $73,200.00 – 109,800 Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt, MD area.

The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.

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