Orion Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) Engineering Technologist

Job Description

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 an Orion Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) Engineering Technologist to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will :

• 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.

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.