Orion Crew Survival Systems Engineering Technologist

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 a Engineering Technologist for supporting the Orion
Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) project. This position is an immediate need. 

The Orion Crew Survival System Engineering Technologist will:

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.

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.