Senior Space Suit Program Support Technician

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Senior Space Suit Program Support Technician

Belong. Connect. Grow. with K ! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. K  is seeking a Technician to support our Space Suit Assembly, Integration, and Test team for K ’s Science and Space division. The Senior 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.

• Maintenance, assembly, testing, repair, and processing of flight and training hardware
• Incorporate engineering changes and perform functional performance testing of space suit components or related hardware, associated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) hardware, and other systems of hardware as assigned
• Provide assistance to engineering in the location and diagnosis of anomalies and recommend 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

• U.S. Citizenship required due to the sensitivity of customer related information
• Excellent mechanical skills and ability to read, comprehend, and execute detailed technical processing procedures, engineering drawings, and Work Authorizing Document directions
• Excellent oral and written communications; must be able to read and interpret Work Authorizing Documents (WADs) and mechanical design drawings
• Capacity to work in a team environment
• Valid Texas driver’s license and maintain a good driving record; able to operate a government vehicle
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 10+ years of related experience

• Associate's degree plus applicable years directly related Technical Degree or Military Technical School (skilled craft level five) or the equivalent of High School Graduate plus applicable years of directly related work experience.
• Experience with Pressure Systems or familiarity with Pressurized Test Equipment

All of K ’s employees must be team players, able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, able to follow safety and quality policies, follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. They must also be organized with good time management skills.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  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.

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