Altitude Test Technician III

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. 

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  III join our team with the Facilities and Testing Department.

This is a JETS CBA position with Amentum.  

The Altitude Test Technician III will:

• Perform highly 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 in order to carry out assignments.
• Work directly with engineering personnel on the design, fabrication, installation, and operation of components and special systems used in support of space env