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Amentum · 3 months ago

Orion Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) Engineering Technologist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Amentum 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, focusing on the understanding and maintenance of OCSS hardware, supporting testing and training events, and assisting project management with qualification testing.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Space system hardwarePressure systemsOxygen systemsEngineering drawingsNASA flight processesMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkWritten communicationVerbal presentation

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

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation