Purge Technician

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

K  is seeking a Purge Technician to support NASA flight hardware, spacecraft integration and test activities, and ground support operations at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical support for gas purge systems, pressure vessels, pressurized systems (PVS), flight purge equipment, and associated hardware used to maintain contamination control and environmental requirements for flight projects. This position supports the fabrication, assembly, maintenance, testing, operation, certification, and refurbishment of purge equipment and pressure systems while ensuring compliance with NASA standards, safety requirements, and contamination control protocols.

The Purge Technician will work closely with engineers, project teams, contamination control personnel, quality assurance personnel, and NASA customers throughout all phases of spacecraft integration and testing activities.

• Support flight hardware purge operations during spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, transportation, storage, and launch preparation activities.
• Assemble, install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and refurbish purge systems, purge suitcases, hoses, regulators, valves, gauges, and associated support equipment.
• Perform leak testing, pressure testing, flow verification, and operational checkout of purge systems and components.
• Support certification and recertification activities for purge equipment and ground pressure systems.
• Assist with inventory management, calibration tracking, and maintenance scheduling of purge equipment and pressure system assets.
• Maintain purge logs, certification documentation, test records, and operational reports.
• Support contamination control activities and ensure compliance with cleanroom requirements.
• Assist engineering personnel with design improvements, component replacement, and sustainment activities for purge systems.
• Support development and execution of procedures, work instructions, and operational checklists.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause investigations involving purge systems and pressure equipment.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with NASA, GSFC, OSHA, and K  safety requirements.
• Coordinate with project engineers, system owners, quality personnel, and customers to support mission and project schedules.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting mechanical, aerospace, pressure system, industrial gas, pneumatic, or related technical operations.
• Experience working with gas delivery systems, pressure regulators, valves, tubing, fittings, or pressurized equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, and operating procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, test equipment, and troubleshooting methods.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NASA site access.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in laboratory,…