KBR - Webster, TX

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Webster, TX
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KBR is seeking a Senior Technician to support our Space Suit Assembly, Integration, & Testing Team within KBR's Science and Space division. The AI&T Senior Technician will be responsible for the testing and maintenance of hardware, including but not limited to space suits and suit components, EVA tools, crew aids, ancillary equipment, and other subsystem equipment as required. This role involves a variety of tasks such as repair and maintenance, cleaning, inspection, incorporation of engineering changes, assembly, disassembly, and performance/functional testing of hardware. The technician will work with hazardous materials, including adhesives, lubricants, and solvents, and will utilize pressurized gases and pure water systems during testing. All duties will be performed according to documented procedures and work authorizing documents. In addition to hardware maintenance and testing, the technician will assist engineering in various activities, including fit checks for suited subjects, manned test support, suited chamber events, and classroom training event support. Daily interactions with customers, other technicians, engineers, logistics, and bond room personnel are essential to perform job duties effectively. The technician will also be responsible for training and mentoring less experienced technicians, ensuring adherence to quality and safety requirements, and maintaining communication with team members and management. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a high-performing team environment. The technician will be expected to operate a motor vehicle for the delivery of hardware to various events and maintain accurate updates in job-related databases.

Responsibilities

  • Maintenance, assembly, testing, repair, and processing of hardware to support various events and deliverables.
  • Incorporates engineering changes and performs functional performance testing of space suit components and related hardware.
  • Assists engineering in the location and diagnosis of anomalies and recommends corrective action.
  • Reads engineering drawings/schematics, equipment specifications, and test procedures.
  • Completes specified training online and in the classroom to maintain certifications.
  • Updates various job-related databases daily.
  • Adheres to quality and safety requirements.
  • Operates a motor vehicle for delivery of hardware to various events.
  • Communicates verbally and in writing with technicians, leads, engineers, managers, and customers.
  • Trains and mentors less experienced technicians.

Requirements

  • Associate degree plus applicable years related Technical Degree or Military Technical School (skilled craft level five) or equivalent of High School diploma plus applicable years of directly related work experience in a manufacturing or testing environment.
  • Valid Texas driver's license and a safe driving record; ability to operate a government vehicle.
  • Ability to pass Clean Room and Controlled Work Area Training.
  • Excellent mechanical skills and ability to read, comprehend, and execute detailed technical processing procedures, engineering drawings, and Work Authorizing Document directions.
  • Ability to use and apply basic hand and power tools along with measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges.
  • Capable of working in a high-performing team environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • A minimum of 15+ years of related experience.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or STEM discipline.
  • Experience with space suit hardware processing, testing, and maintenance.
  • Experience with EVA tool hardware processing, testing, and maintenance.
  • Experience with precision cleaning of fabricated parts and assemblies.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits
  • Retirement 401k
  • Travel benefits
  • PTO
  • Holidays
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Parental leave
  • Military leave
  • Education assistance
  • Professional training and development opportunities
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