Job Description

Overview

KBR is seeking a Junior Space Suit Technician to support the Space Suit Assembly, Integration, & Testing Team for their Science and Space division. The technician will be responsible for testing and maintenance of hardware including space suits, EVA tools, and ancillary equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, assembly, testing, repair, and processing of hardware to support various events.
  • Incorporate engineering changes and perform functional performance testing of space suit components and related hardware.
  • Assist engineering in locating and diagnosing anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
  • Read engineering drawings, equipment specifications, and test procedures.
  • Complete specified training to maintain certifications for job functions.
  • Update various job-related databases daily.
  • Adhere to company quality and safety requirements.
  • Operate a motor vehicle for delivery of hardware to various events.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with other technicians, leads, engineers, managers, and customers.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED plus applicable years directly related Technical Degree or Military Technical School.
  • 5 years of applicable work experience in a manufacturing and/or testing environment.
  • Ability to pass Clean Room and Controlled Work Area Training.
  • Excellent mechanical skills and ability to read and execute technical procedures and engineering drawings.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools along with measuring tools.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to work in a high-performing team environment.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$37/hr across 100 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 371 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 206 different employers. 118 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 583 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

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