Training Systems Technician

Job Description

This role supports day-to-day astronaut and flight-crew training operations in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF) for COSMOS at Johnson Space Center. The Training Systems Technician plays a direct, hands-on role in training the astronauts who will fly NASA''s most critical human spaceflight missions, including the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Commercial Crew (CST/Boeing), and Commercial LEO/EVA programs - helping get NASA back to the Moon. Training Systems Technicians set up astronaut training classes inside full-scale, made-to-scale spacecraft mockups and prototype training environments, then configure, operate, troubleshoot, restore, and maintain that training equipment while coordinating directly with instructors and customers.

Description of Duties

The Training Systems Technician is responsible for ensuring training areas and equipment are safely configured and ready for scheduled use. The role combines hands-on setup/restore work, equipment operation, real-time customer support, troubleshooting, communications, and disciplined response to off-nominal conditions.

Successful candidates will:

• Set up and tear down training configurations for SVMF classes, tests, evaluations, mission-support activities, and special events.
• Retrieve, stage, inspect, install, configure, operate, restore, and store assigned training equipment and mockup hardware.
• Support ISS, Orion, CST/Boeing, EVA, Commercial LEO, and other assigned mockups/programs in accordance with current procedures and configuration requirements.
• Verify work areas and interfaces including power, data, audio/video, communications, loose equipment, access, and other setup requirements within role scope.
• Provide clear status and operations communications to instructors, engineering, and supervision; identify off-nominal conditions without exceeding role authority.
• Troubleshoot operational equipment and customer trouble calls; safely secure unsafe conditions, preserve configuration/evidence, and initiate or escalate discrepancies through the correct technical channel.
• Review negative evaluations and support, incident/failure follow-up, minor repairs, repaired/new product integration, and restoration of training capability as directed.
• Recognize hazards, exercise stop-work authority, and perform assigned emergency-response actions during suited and unsuited activities.
• Operate forklifts, manlifts, overhead cranes/rigging, scaffolds, or other specialized equipment only when individually qualified and endorsed.
• Maintain training equipment, work areas, records, and readiness to support scheduled training and changing customer requirements.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. COSMOS level I normally supports 0-4 years of related experience; level II requires 4 years; level III requires 8 years. Final level will be based on relevant experience and job scope.
• Ability to follow technical procedures/checklists, configuration requirements, safety rules, and direction from instructors, engineering, and supervision.
• Ability to recognize expected versus actual equipment behavior, place equipment in a safe condition, and communicate/escalate discrepancies accurately.
• Must be able to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge for NASA credentials.
• Must be able to complete SVMF common-core/facility orientation, hazard/emergency response, configuration/work-control awareness, FOD/tool-control training, role OJT, and assigned program/mockup familiarization before independent authorization.
• Must be able to meet role-applicable medical/physiological and task-specific safety requirements and support occasional extended-hour, off-shift, or weekend work when scheduled.

Desired Requirements

• Hands-on experience in technical operations, equipment setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, manufacturing, industrial, military, aerospace, laboratory/test, or comparable environments appropriate to the selected level.
• Prior astronaut-training, aerospace test, military operations, or comparable mission-critical technical experience.
• Experience with spacecraft mockups, training systems, test operations, audio/video and communications setup, or real-time operational support.
• Current forklift, manlift, crane/rigging, or related equipment qualifications.
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude and experience with minor hardware installation/repair or electronic assemblies.
• Experience supporting time-critical customers where schedule changes must be managed without compromising safety or configuration control.
• Experience with Office 365, ServiceNow, electronic discrepancy systems, scheduling tools, or training-equipment inventories.

This position is expected to pay $75k - $95k per hour; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Final compensation is determined through a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors, including the candidate''s educational background, specialized technical expertise, and relevant professional experience. We also consider internal equity, prevailing market data, and specific contractual or funding requirements to ensure competitive and equitable offer alignment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs of equipment and mockup hardware
• Stand/walk/kneel/bend/reach for extended periods during setup/teardown
• Climb ladders/platforms, work at height around mockups
• Work in confined, tight-clearance mockup interiors

Compensation Details:

Salary starts at $85k. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate''s experience, skills, and qualifications.

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.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O''Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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