Environmental Development Technician IV

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Pasadena, CA

Hiring: Environmental Development Technician IV Company: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Location: Pasadena, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:29:23 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly About the job Experience: •Minimum 3 years of related experience; and related required training. Required Skills: •Prepare, configure, and support dynamic test equipment including small and large shakers, acoustic chambers, tunable beam systems, and Mass Properties (CG/MOI/POI) equipment. •Assist with setup, alignment, and operation of vibration, acoustic, shock, sine, random vibration, sine burst, and modal test configurations. •Configure and operate HBK (Brüel & Kjær) LanXI data acquisition systems and LabVIEW-based instrumentation for dynamic testing. •Use m+p VibeRunner software to configure, monitor, and execute dynamics test operations. •Perform pre-test instrumentation verification, post-test inspections, and help troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems. •Work safely around flight hardware following ESD, cleanroom, and critical item handling requirements. •Fabricate, terminate, label, route, and troubleshoot instrumentation and signal cables supporting vibration, acoustic, shock, and modal testing. Qualifications: •Typically requires a High School diploma with minimum of 8 years of related experience; or an Associate's degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3 years of related experience; and related required training. •Knowledge of electrodynamic shakers, acoustic chambers, tunable shock beams, and mass properties machines, their operation, and some maintenance. •Demonstrated capacity to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test procedures. •Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for instrumentation, electrical systems, and dynamic test equipment. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and communicate effectively. •Demonstrated capacity to work in a cleanroom environment with the appropriate gloves, hat, booties, smock etc. in support of flight hardware testing. •Demonstrated capacity to be available to work day and evening shifts, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed. •Knowledge of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) hazards and awareness, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) management, hazard communication, cleanroom protocols and personnel protective equipment, Job Safety Analysis, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and handling of critical flight hardware and testing equipment. •Fall restraint knowledge and experience •8 years of related experience; or an Associate's degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3 years of related experience; and related required training. Compensation: •$91,312 - $114,088 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!