Mechanical Testing Technician - Spaceflight Hardware - Qualified Technical Services, Inc
Houston, TX
About the Job
Work Location: NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) - Houston, TX
Minimum Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
JOB DESCRIPTION - Mechanical Testing Technician - Spaceflight Hardware
Our team has an exciting opportunity to support NASA and the Human Space Flight Program at the NASA Johnson Space Center. As part of the Safety and Mission Assurance team, this position will perform mechanical testing and chemical analysis of various spaceflight materials, hardware and components. This position will also be required to perform metallographic preparation of metallic materials for further study.
REQUIREMENTS - Mechanical Testing Technician - Spaceflight Hardware
Education: Associate of Science in a related field
Year(s) of Experience: 2+ years related experience
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Qualifications, Skills and Traits:
- Must have knowledge and understanding of the mechanical properties of materials, (primarily metallics) basic testing used in determining those properties, and chemical analysis.
- Ability to track multiple tasks and prioritize work independently
- Must have good computer skills using Windows based systems.
- Must possess good oral or written skills.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter, self-motivated.
- Must be able to successfully complete Government Background Check for a Public Trust clearance
Desired Skills:
- Laboratory experience would be very beneficial.
- Experience in operating tensile test equipment, hardness / micro-hardness machines, spectrometers, scanning electron microscopes, optical microscopes.
- A background in metallography would be a plus.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of the QTS is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. QTS hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. QTS believes that employees should be provided with a working environment which enables them to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.
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