Altitude Test Technician II

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 Altitude Test Technician II to join our team!

This is a JETS II CBA position.

• Perform skilled work in the development, fabrication, setup, operation, and maintenance of fixtures, equipment, and facilities related to manned and unmanned altitude chamber testing.
• Perform duties as inside or outside lock observer on manned tests at altitude, serving on test duty stations responsible for performing emergency actions and evacuation of test personnel in the event of an emergency during testing.
• Know and recognize the altitude physical symptoms of decompression sickness, hypoxia, hyperventilation, and the treatment of each.
• Be fully versed in the methods of egress of all pressure suits worn by test subjects or astronauts undergoing training.
• Fabricate, modify, and assemble various complex hardware and systems from engineer drawings, sketches, or verbal and written instructions.
• Build and operate complex mechanical systems and equipment including, but not limited to, pressure (liquid/vapor/gas), vacuum, and cryogenic systems in support of the altitude chamber test facilities.
• Perform altitude chamber and life support system operations, personal equipment maintenance, and other routine maintenance of altitude support hardware and equipment.
• Maintain data records, training records, and other records pertaining to the mechanical and operational function of ground support equipment as well as test chamber hardware, equipment, and systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and work instructions to carry out assignments.
• Work directly with engineering personnel and/or higher-level technicians on the design, fabrication, installation, and operation of components and special systems used in support of space environment simulation testing.
• Assist in preparation of test procedures, checklists, discrepancy report disposition, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and mechanical test buildup.
• Support mechanical test buildup, securing of gas samples, precision cleaning, and other related requirements for test operations.
• Operate forklift and man‑lift equipment in the performance of work assignments as required.
• Work at elevated locations using systems/equipment such as ladders, man‑lifts, scaffolding other work platforms.
• Operate appropriate shop mechanical equipment, systems, and tools in the performance of work duties.
• Cut, flare, thread, and bend tubing and pipe in the assembly of both high- and low-pressure liquid, vapor, and gas systems.
• Clean hardware and components to the appropriate level prior to, during, and after assembly using established procedures and specifications.
• Perform testing and leak checking of vacuum and pressure systems and hardware.
• Operate mechanical systems through data and controls computer interface as applicable.
• Maintain equipment as necessary, including preventive maintenance and repairs or replacement of parts.
• Test, calibrate, adjust, repair, and set up test or research‑oriented equipment or experiments.
• Execute all work duties in a skilled, safe, and technically proficient manner.
• Execute all assigned tasks with technical guidance and/or supervision from higher level technicians, engineers, or supervisor.
• Wear and utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing during performance of work duties, to include safety glasses/goggles, hard hats, gloves, masks, respirators, coveralls,…