Data Verification/Acquisition Technician I

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 a Data Verification/Acquisition Technician I to join our team!

This is a JETS II CBA position with Amentum.

The Data Verification/Acquisition Technician I will:

• Maintain and operate facility data acquisition systems.
• Run checklists or procedures to start and stop the facility data acquisition and control systems in support of test operations.
• Perform data handling tasks including reducing, archiving, and restoring as required for test support operations.
• Configure data system to route new signals from instrument through the data acquisition hardware and have it displayed on the user interface in the correct units (this may include installing patch panels or updating calibration curve information for instruments).
• Maintain and operate facility communication system.
• Troubleshoot data acquisition and communication hardware using test equipment and system documentation (schematics, functional diagrams, timing charts, etc.).
• Pull Ethernet or fiber optic cable as needed and terminate the ends of the cable.
• Perform inventory database transactions to support laboratory storage.
• Maintain printers for the organization, including replacing toner cartridges and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain conference room and control room projectors and perform troubleshooting as necessary.
• Support basic Windows computer administrative tasks as needed, such as software patching, system backups, installing software, etc.
• Assist in the preparation and setup of testing.
• Participate in testing established procedures for safe handling of hazardous and explosive materials and/or batteries. (ESTA Applicable)
• Perform data collection and troubleshooting during testing.
• Perform related duties as required.

Required Skills:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• General computer and typing skills.
• Familiar with data acquisition hardware and software.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Be familiar with basic computer configuration and operations within a Microsoft Windows environment.

Preferences:

• Experience with OPC, LabView, or Iconics software packages.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with National Instruments, Neff, and Allen Bradley hardware.
• Microsoft Windows administrator experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Requirements:

Requires constant:

• Reaching for, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Coordinating eyes, hands, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Standing.
• Seeing and hearing with or without correction.

Requires occasional:

• Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds for 5 feet.
• Kneeling, squatting, crawling and bending at waist from 1 to 30 minutes at a time.

Requires the ability to:

• Follow set procedures and standards.
• Apply basic mathematical skills.
• Plan and work selecting proper tools.
• Compare and understand differences in the size, shape, and form or lines, figures, and objects.
• Follow written and oral directions, plans and blueprints.
• Picture and evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; recognize and report safety hazards.

Some tasks may require:

• Manual dexterity for typing and manipulating controls.
• Long periods of sitting at a computer to complete a task.
• Lifting and transport (usually on a dolly or cart) of equipment between the buildings and facilities they support.

Work Environment:

Work environment may be a server room and office environment or a lab/industrial or warehouse environment. Exposure to uneven ground levels, high or low elevations, confined areas, various noise levels caused by power tools, machinery, equipment, etc., extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc. and other JSC Test Facility with exposure to pyrotechnics and/or battery testing.

Equipment and Machines:

Operate push carts for transporting hardware. Use hand tools and test instruments for troubleshooting hardware, terminating network cables or installing patch panels, etc. Operate computer workstations and peripheral equipment in support of data handling requirements. Operate system controller units in support of facility testing. Use of machine shop tools occasionally, such as drill presses, band saws, sheet.

Attendance:

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions:

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.