Job Description

Your Impact:

     This is a Test Evaluation and Support Team contract position (TEST2) at the NASA – White Sands Test Facility. 

  Must be able to apply working technical knowledge to perform simple or routine electronic or electrical tasks in working on Class 1 (Flight) Articles. Must be able to operate fabricate, checkout, maintain, adjust, troubleshoot or modify data acquisition and control systems or other electronic systems that are associated with the testing or repair of Flight Articles. Must be able to follow detailed procedures and instructions in the performance of these duties. Must be able to perform these duties with limited supervision or limited technical guidance. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as electronic systems schematics, safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, manufacturer’s manuals and other similar documents.  Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to adequately perform duties consistent with this classification and with other duties as assigned by management. Performs work and maintains work area in a neat, orderly, and safe manner. Performs related duties as required.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

        Must have two (2) years experience or equivalent related civilian or military trade school training.  Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (state). Must be able to pass a physical examination as determined by the White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) and Jacobs Engineering. Within one (1) year, must be able to meet the requirements for qualification, as specified in the White Sands Training Database (WSTD). Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (state).

        ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

UNUSUAL OR SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must quickly be able to evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency. Physical requirements are extended periods of sitting and standing, walking, working in awkward positions, climbing of stairs. Specific physical requirements will be the ability to lift 50lbs (occasionally lift 75 lbs.), and the ability to work in confined spaces or on elevated platforms when needed. Will work around and will be required to operate pressurized cryogenic and fluid systems. Work will involve components exposed to Hypergolic propellants.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position requires individual to travel to different areas on site. Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility. Indoor and outdoor tasks (at times in inclement weather). Uneven surfaces exist in office and shop areas and must be traversed. Work area may at times be in an environmentally and contamination controlled work space that requires additional garments and possible head and face coverings. Must be able to function as a member of a team in a fast paced environment. May work under the guidance of engineering and receive work assignments from engineering and higher level technician personnel. All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards. Work may extend to laboratory, shop, or test environments.

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES INVOLVED IN WORK TASKS

Use of computer, calculator, printer, fax, scanner, telephone, and other standard office equipment may be required to perform assigned duties. Requires basic computer knowledge and basic understanding of Microsoft Office software. Will be expected to operate a variety of hand and power tools, including but not limited to, various types of drilling devices, power supplies, data acquisition and controls systems, soldering irons/pots, multimeters, crimpers, testing equipment compound specific gas analyzers Draeger PAC monitors), material handling and moving equipment, handheld radios, PA systems, optical scopes, and other imaging devices. Personnel may also operate equipment involved in the direct processing of flight hardware such airborne particle counters, cleaning equipment, etc. Systems with voltages up to 480 VAC and cryogenic systems (LN2). Operate other equipment and machinery required for the performance of tasks assigned. Must work safely and follow safety and PPE requirements.

CRITICALITY OF ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential in this highly collaborative environment. Overtime work may be required in support of test/project schedules or other priority assignments as determined by management. Must provide quality and timely technician support services.