Jacobs · 3 months ago
Orion Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) Engineering Technologist
Jacobs is a leading engineering solutions provider collaborating with NASA on deep space exploration projects. They are seeking an Engineering Technologist for the Orion Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) project to support hardware understanding, maintenance, testing, and training activities.
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Responsibilities
Understanding theory and operation of the OCSS hardware
Understanding cleaning requirements
Understanding Maintenance, handling, and safety
Setting up support equipment prior to Test
Assisting the existing OCSS Suit Engineering Technologists during Fitcheck and testing and progressing thru necessary training to become proficient at Fitchecks/Crew Training events and eventually Orion Vehicle Ingress/Egress Operations
Participating in all pre/post event briefings
Supporting the Crew Survival Equipment lab schedule
Participating and supporting in Suit Test Subject and Crew training exercises
Understanding Ground Support Hardware theory and operation Providing required Work Authorizing Documentation
Following project documentation and supporting drawing construction including working with OCSS team to ensure project requirements are achieved
Support Testing of OCSS hardware including Orion Crew Survival Suit, Emergency Breathing Oxygen Systems, Pressure Systems, Survival Equipment, etc
Support buildup of Ground Service Equipment Buildup and periodic re-calibration
Assist project management and Project Engineers with OCSS Qualification testing, Pre-Delivery/Installation Acceptance Testing
Work in a team environment and report to project management to provide status on progress and issues related to support of the OCSS NASA customer
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a HS diploma and 5 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field
Experience with reviewing and following requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria
Experience with the assembly, verification, testing, and operation of Space system hardware. Prior experience in pressure, oxygen systems, suit systems would be considered a plus
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field including interpreting engineering drawings and sketches, JSC Electronic Document System and software and tools
Ability to support long (all day) training events with long periods of time on feet and moderate lifting of hardware
Ability to physically meet the JSC Job Related Medical Physical Pressure Suit Technician/Hazardous Duty Launch and Landing Requirements
Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
Experience with NASA flight processes including Class I/II/III hardware
Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
Preferred
Previous experience in assembly and test of spaceflight hardware and Spacesuit systems
Familiarity with machine shop techniques and processing hardware through the manufacturing process
Ability to perform hands on test and documentation including Work Authorizing Documents/Test Preparation sheets. Ability to work independently
Benefits
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
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$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
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