Spacesuit Technologist
Overview
Lead OCSS hardware support and development at NASA Johnson Space Center. Responsible for maintenance and training of spacesuit systems ensuring crew readiness for deep space missions.
What You'll Do15
- 1Understand OCSS hardware theory and operation
- 2Clean and maintain suits according to safety protocols
- 3Set up support equipment before tests
- 4Assist engineers during fitchecks and training
- 5Participate in pre/post event briefings
- 6Support Crew Survival Equipment lab schedules
- 7Conduct suit subject and crew training exercises
- 8Explain ground support hardware theory and operation
- 9Provide work authorizing documentation
- 10Follow project documentation and support drawings
- 11Test OCSS hardware including breathing systems
- 12Build and recalibrate ground service equipment
- 13Assist project management with qualification testing
- 14Perform status reports on support activities
- 15Execute independent tasks and collaborate in teams
Requirements11
- 1HS diploma or 5 years engineering technology experience
- 2Review and follow requirement documents
- 3Assemble and verify space hardware
- 4Prior experience in pressure or oxygen systems preferred
- 5Knowledge of engineering drawings and JSC electronic systems
- 6Ability to lift moderate hardware and stand all day
- 7Meet medical physical standards
- 8Prepare written documents and present at meetings
- 9Familiarity with NASA flight processes
- 10Knowledge of JSC organizational procedures
- 11Previous experience assembling and testing spaceflight hardware
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