Typing Test Certification Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

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 II to join our team!

This is a CBA position.

The Data Verification/Acquisition Technician II 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.
• Support training and certification process of Data Verification/Acquisition Technician I.
• Assist in the preparation and setup of testing.
• Participate in testing following 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:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the field or related area.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• General computer and typing skills.
• Experience with data acquisition hardware and software.
• 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.

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

Excellent personal and professional career growth

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.

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.

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. Must be able to effectively interface with facility test team members.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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