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Barrios

Orion Crew Survival Systems Engineering Technologist

Barrios, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview 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. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States, we have an exciting opportunity for an

Orion Crew Survival System Engineering Technologist

to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company.

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System.

Our long-term client relationship with NASA has led to a need for an Engineering Technologist for supporting the Orion Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) project. This position is an immediate need.

Responsibilities

The

Orion Crew Survival System Engineering Technologist

will:

Understand theory and operation of the OCSS hardware

Understand cleaning requirements

Understand Maintenance, handling, and safety

Set up support equipment prior to Test

Assist 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

Participate in all pre/post event briefings

Support the Crew Survival Equipment lab schedule

Participate and support in Suit Test Subject and Crew training exercises

Understand Ground Support Hardware theory and operation; provide required Work Authorizing Documentation

Follow project documentation and support 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 is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

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

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

Previous experience in assembly and test of spaceflight hardware and Spacesuit systems

Familiarity with machine shop techniques and processing hardware through the manufacturing process

Ability to perform hands on test and documentation including Work Authorizing Documents/Test Preparation sheets.

Essential Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation

Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy

Work may involve sitting for extended periods

May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs

Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical

Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others

This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed

Don\'t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment 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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