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The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical support for gas purge systems, pressure vessels, pressurized systems (PVS), flight purge equipment, and associated hardware used to maintain contamination control and environmental requirements for flight projects.\nThis position supports the fabrication, assembly, maintenance, testing, operation, certification, and refurbishment of purge equipment and pressure systems while ensuring compliance with NASA standards, safety requirements, and contamination control protocols. The Purge Technician will work closely with engineers, project teams, contamination control personnel, quality assurance personnel, and NASA customers throughout all phases of spacecraft integration and testing activities.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport flight hardware purge operations during spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, transportation, storage, and launch preparation activities.\nAssemble, install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and refurbish purge systems, purge suitcases, hoses, regulators, valves, gauges, and associated support equipment.\nPerform leak testing, pressure testing, flow verification, and operational checkout of purge systems and components.\nSupport certification and recertification activities for purge equipment and ground pressure systems.\nAssist with inventory management, calibration tracking, and maintenance scheduling of purge equipment and pressure system assets.\nMaintain purge logs, certification documentation, test records, and operational reports.\nSupport contamination control activities and ensure compliance with cleanroom requirements.\nAssist engineering personnel with design improvements, component replacement, and sustainment activities for purge systems.\nSupport development and execution of procedures, work instructions, and operational checklists.\nParticipate in troubleshooting and root cause investigations involving purge systems and pressure equipment.\nEnsure all activities are conducted in accordance with NASA, GSFC, OSHA, and KBR safety requirements.\nCoordinate with project engineers, system owners, quality personnel, and customers to support mission and project schedules.\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or GED required.\nMinimum 10 years of experience supporting mechanical, aerospace, pressure system, industrial gas, pneumatic, or related technical operations.\nExperience working with gas delivery systems, pressure regulators, valves, tubing, fittings, or pressurized equipment.\nAbility to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, and operating procedures.\nMechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, test equipment, and troubleshooting methods.\nAbility to maintain accurate documentation and records.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.\nAbility to obtain and maintain NASA site access.\nMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in laboratory, cleanroom, and industrial environments.\nDesired Qualifications\nAssociates Degree or 14 years of experience in lieu of education.\nExperience supporting NASA, aerospace, defense, or flight hardware programs.\nKnowledge of NASA-STD-8719.17, GPR 8710.3, ASME pressure system standards, or related industry requirements.\nExperience operating high-pressure gas systems and supporting pressure vessel or pressure system activities.\nPrevious certification as a High Pressure Operator or equivalent qualification.\nExperience supporting contamination-controlled or cleanroom operations.\nFamiliarity with leak detection, pressure testing, flow measurement, and instrumentation.\nExperience supporting spacecraft integration and test activities.\nKnowledge of configuration management, quality assurance, and safety compliance processes. \nWorking Conditions\nWork will primarily be performed at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.\nMay require support during off-shift operations, critical project milestones, transportation events, environmental testing, and launch campaigns.\nOccasional overtime and weekend support may be required to meet mission schedules.\nWork may occur in cleanrooms, laboratories, high bays, and other controlled environments.\nPreferred Competencies\nSafety-focused mindset.\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to adapt to changing project priorities.\nCommitment to quality, mission success, and customer satisfaction.\nAbility to support multiple flight projects concurrently.\nBasic Compensation:\nJobs on this contract range from $97,300.00- $146,000.00. Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt, MD area.\nThe offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and in consideration of internal parity.\nAdditional Compensation:\nKBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.\nKBR Benefits:\nKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.\nClick here to learn more: KBR Benefits | KBR\n\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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