Data Verification/Acquisition Technician II

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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Verification/Acquisition Technician II to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If Selected You 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 the 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. Qualifications This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. • 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. • High School diploma or equivalent. • Minimum of 4 years of experience in the field or related area. Preferred Qualifications • 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 • Competitive pay • Positive work-life balance • 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability • 11 paid holidays annually • Generous PTO • 401k after 12 months of service with employer match • Education assistance • Relocation assistance (if applicable) Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.