Title:

Space Suit Program Support Technician

KBR maintains a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.

KBR is seeking Space Suit Program Support Technicians to support the Space Suit Division at KBR on the xEVAS contract.

The Space Suit Program Support Technician will be responsible for testing and maintenance of hardware including, but not limited to: Space Suits and Suit components, ancillary equipment, test rigs and other equipment as required. Job responsibilities will include: repair and maintenance, cleaning, inspection, Engineering Change (EC) incorporation, assembly, disassembly, and performance/functional testing. Repair and maintenance processes require the use of hazardous materials such as adhesives, lubricants, and solvents. Performance and functional testing require the use of pressurized gases and pure water systems. The technician will perform duties per documented procedures and work authorizing documents. The technician will assist Engineering in various activities including fit checks for suited subjects, manned test support, suited chamber events, classroom training event support and other similar support events. Additionally, the technician will interface with customers, other technicians, engineers, logistics, and bond room personnel on a daily basis to perform job duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintenance, assembly, testing, repair, and processing of flight and training hardware.

· Incorporates engineering changes and performs functional performance testing of space suit components or related hardware, associated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) hardware, and other systems of hardware as assigned.

· Assistance to engineering in the location and diagnosis of anomalies and recommends corrective action

· Daily tasks associated with reading engineering drawings/schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures etc.

· Specified training online, and in classroom, as required to maintain certifications to perform job functions

· Daily updates to various job-related database(s).

· Transportation responsibilities to operate motor vehicle for delivery of hardware to various events.

· Train and mentor less experienced technicians.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.

· Years of Experience: We are seeking individuals that span multiple career levels with recent and related work experience of 1 to 10 years of experience.

· Must be able to pass Clean Room and Controlled Work Area Training.

· Must have excellent mechanical skills and able to read, comprehend, and execute detailed technical processing procedures, engineering drawings, and Work Authorizing Document directions.

· Candidate must have a valid Texas driver’s license and maintain a good driving record and able to operate a government vehicle.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Associate degree in engineering or related field.

· Experience with space suit hardware processing, testing and maintenance.

· Experience with test rigs and suit support equipment.

· Knowledge of fittings (NPT, MS, AN, Swagelok, medium pressure)

· Able to use basic and advanced hand tools as well as measuring and torquing devices

· Able to comprehend and provide input to procedures, drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, P&ID’s, hazard analyses, and job safety analyses

**This position requires successful completion of a KBR & government background check before commencement of employment.

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.