Data Verification/Acquisition Technician II

About the role

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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Verification/Acquisition Technician II to join our team. The Data Verification/Acquisition Technician II will maintain and operate facility data acquisition systems, perform data handling tasks, and troubleshoot data acquisition and communication hardware.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain and operate facility communication system
• Troubleshoot data acquisition and communication hardware using test equipment and system documentation
• 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
• 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
• Perform data collection and troubleshooting during testing
• Perform related duties as required

Requirements

• 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
• Familiarity 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

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• 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

Qualifications

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere and put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.

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.

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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.