Training Systems Technician

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Training Systems Technician to support day-to-day astronaut and flight-crew training operations in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF) at Johnson Space Center. The technician sets up astronaut training classes inside full-scale spacecraft mockups and prototypes, configures, operates, troubleshoots, restores and maintains the training equipment, and works directly with instructors and customers. The role is hands-on and includes real-time customer support and troubleshooting.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and tear down training configurations for classes, tests, evaluations, mission-support activities and special events.
• Retrieve, stage, inspect, install, configure, operate, restore and store assigned training equipment and mockup hardware.
• Support ISS, Orion, CST/Boeing, EVA, Commercial LEO and other assigned mockups and programs according to procedures and configuration requirements.
• Check work areas and interfaces such as power, data, audio/video, communications, loose equipment, access and other setup requirements.
• Communicate status and operations clearly to instructors, engineering and supervision, and identify off-nominal conditions within role authority.
• Troubleshoot equipment and customer trouble calls, secure unsafe conditions, preserve configuration and evidence, and escalate discrepancies through the correct technical channel.
• Review negative evaluations, incident and failure follow-up, minor repairs, new product integration and restoration of training capability as directed.
• Recognize hazards, exercise stop-work authority and perform emergency-response actions during suited and unsuited activities.
• Use forklifts, manlifts, cranes, rigging, scaffolds and other equipment only when individually qualified and endorsed.
• Maintain equipment, work areas, records and readiness for scheduled training and changing customer requirements.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience depends on COSMOS level (Level I: 0-4 years, Level II: 4 years, Level III: 8 years).
• Ability to follow technical procedures, checklists, safety rules and direction from instructors, engineering and supervision.
• Ability to recognize differences between expected and actual equipment behavior and communicate discrepancies accurately.
• Must obtain a NASA PIV badge and complete facility orientation, hazard/emergency response, configuration and tool-control training, role OJT and mockup familiarization.
• Must meet medical and physiological requirements and support occasional extended hours, off-shift or weekend work.
• Physical demands: lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach for long periods, climb ladders and work in tight-clearance mockup interiors.

Required skills

• Desired: hands-on experience in technical operations, equipment setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, manufacturing, aerospace, laboratory/test or similar environments.
• Desired: experience with spacecraft mockups, training systems, test operations, audio/video and communications setup, or real-time operational support.
• Desired: current forklift, manlift, crane/rigging or related equipment qualifications.
• Desired: mechanical/electrical aptitude and experience with minor hardware installation, repair or electronic assemblies.
• Desired: experience with Office 365, ServiceNow, electronic discrepancy systems, scheduling tools or equipment inventories.

What we offer

• Salary starting at $85k, with a stated range of $75k-$95k depending on experience, education and certifications.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, pet insurance and educational reimbursement.