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Spacesuit Technologist

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Texas, Houston

Position ID:J0926-2216

Employment Type: Full Time

Position 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 have an exciting opportunity for and seeking a Spacesuit Technologist . 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
This position is located in Houston, TX.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

The Spacesuit Technologist will focus on:
. 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.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. 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
. US Citizenship Required
Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
. 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. Ability to work independently.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $62,900.00 $139,300.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
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