Data Verification/Acquisition Technician

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and talented individual to join our team as a Data Verification/Acquisition Technician, supporting NASA’s deep space exploration pursuits under the JETSII Contract. This CBA Union position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to human space exploration and work with a diverse, passionate team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate facility data acquisition systems.
• Run checklists or procedures to start and stop data acquisition and control systems for test operations.
• Perform data handling tasks, including reducing, archiving, and restoring data for test support.
• Configure data systems to route new signals from instruments, including installing patch panels or updating calibration curves.
• Maintain and operate facility communication systems.
• Troubleshoot data acquisition and communication hardware using test equipment and system documentation.
• Pull and terminate Ethernet or fiber optic cables.
• Perform inventory database transactions for laboratory storage.
• Maintain printers, conference room projectors, and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Support basic Windows computer administrative tasks, such as software patching and system backups.
• Assist in training and certifying Data Verification/Acquisition Technicians I and II.
• Work with vendors to purchase necessary materials and equipment.
• Assist in test preparation and setup, including handling hazardous materials and batteries.
• Perform data collection and troubleshooting during testing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the field or related area.
• Proficiency with data acquisition hardware and software.
• Familiarity with basic computer configuration and operations in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• General computer and typing skills.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Constant reaching, handling, manipulating objects, standing, and coordinating eyes, hands, and fingers.
• Occasional climbing, lifting up to 25 pounds, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and bending.
• Ability to follow procedures, apply basic math, plan work, and recognize safety hazards.

Work Environment

Work may be performed in server rooms, offices, labs, industrial, or warehouse environments. Exposure to uneven ground, extreme temperatures, confined areas, noise, and hazardous materials may occur.

Benefits

• 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.