Orion Crew Survival Systems (ocss) Engineering Technologist

Orion Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) Engineering Technologist

Orion Crew Survival Systems (OCSS) Engineering Technologist at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 through 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.

Education and Experience:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. 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.