Spacesuit Engineering Technologist

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

If selected you will :

• Provide technical support throughout the lifecycle of EVA spacesuit development, manufacturing, and testing in support of NASA's Advanced Suit Laboratory and Advanced Suit Design Lab.
• Design, fabricate, assemble, and support manned / unmanned testing of prototype and existing spacesuit assemblies.
• Develop and test innovative components, support items, and test articles for advanced exploration suits.
• Prepare and review procedures for suit maintenance, repair, testing, and fabrication.
• Support engineers with concept development, prototyping, testing, and evaluations of hardware and soft goods.
• Apply fabrication techniques (machining, composites, sewing, 3D printing, etc.) to build components and test articles.
• Coordinate test and fabrication tasks with NASA / contractor engineers and lab personnel.
• Develop and review test procedures, conduct tests, and assist in generating test reports.
• Support real-time test operations including suit donning / doffing and pressurization in various environments (1g, ARGOS / AXES, NBL, rock yard, etc.).
• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, and soft-good patterns to support mockup development.
• Assemble and fabricate Class I / IE / II / III / IIIW spacesuit components and support hardware.
• Maintain personal training, certifications, and documentation of new designs and processes.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, organized lab environment.
• Participate in suited subjects and crew training exercises and hardware evaluations.
• Interpret technical drawings for assembly / disassembly of suit hardware.
• Track and communicate risks and anomalies in hardware, equipment, and procedures.
• Work in confined spaces and navigate ladders or elevated platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits

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.