Materials Test Technician
Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #1 in Best Places to Live by U.
S.
News).
JSEG has been a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 and supports marquee NASA programs, including the Space Launch System, International Space Station, space optics fabrication, earth and space sciences and advanced propulsion system development.
As a partner in NASA's next generation of space exploration, our jobs are literally history in the making.
Position Description:
This will be a hands-on technician position with responsibilities in a materials mechanical testing laboratory.
The position will entail performing materials mechanical testing including:
tensile, fatigue, fracture and fatigue crack growth in air, gaseous hydrogen, liquid nitrogen and liquid hydrogen.
The candidate will operate digital controlled servo hydraulic test machines.
Typically, educational requirement is a HS diploma or GED or equivalent; at least 4 years of experience, or an Associate's Degree.
Requirements:
A minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical systems or other hands on work.
A general understanding of windows operating systems and basic folder structure.
Good mechanical amplitude, understanding of general algebra, and basic understanding of mechanical properties of materials.
Experience running tensile, fatigue and fracture tests, and maintaining servohydraulic test systems is desired.
Essential FunctionsWork EnvironmentOffice and laboratory environment.
Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%).
Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%).
Requires travel in the domestic USA (Physical RequirementsRequires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%).
Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).
Equipment and MachinesRequires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
AttendanceNormal workday is from 7:
30 a.
m.
through 4:
30 p.
m.
, Monday thru Friday.
Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.
Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential FunctionsThe ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%).
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.
S.
Citizenship is required.
Recommended Skills Algebra Amplitudes Directory Structures Hydraulics Mechanical Systems Microsoft Windows Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
S.
News).
JSEG has been a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 and supports marquee NASA programs, including the Space Launch System, International Space Station, space optics fabrication, earth and space sciences and advanced propulsion system development.
As a partner in NASA's next generation of space exploration, our jobs are literally history in the making.
Position Description:
This will be a hands-on technician position with responsibilities in a materials mechanical testing laboratory.
The position will entail performing materials mechanical testing including:
tensile, fatigue, fracture and fatigue crack growth in air, gaseous hydrogen, liquid nitrogen and liquid hydrogen.
The candidate will operate digital controlled servo hydraulic test machines.
Typically, educational requirement is a HS diploma or GED or equivalent; at least 4 years of experience, or an Associate's Degree.
Requirements:
A minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical systems or other hands on work.
A general understanding of windows operating systems and basic folder structure.
Good mechanical amplitude, understanding of general algebra, and basic understanding of mechanical properties of materials.
Experience running tensile, fatigue and fracture tests, and maintaining servohydraulic test systems is desired.
Essential FunctionsWork EnvironmentOffice and laboratory environment.
Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%).
Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%).
Requires travel in the domestic USA (Physical RequirementsRequires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%).
Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).
Equipment and MachinesRequires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
AttendanceNormal workday is from 7:
30 a.
m.
through 4:
30 p.
m.
, Monday thru Friday.
Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.
Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential FunctionsThe ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%).
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.
S.
Citizenship is required.
Recommended Skills Algebra Amplitudes Directory Structures Hydraulics Mechanical Systems Microsoft Windows Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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