Overview

Our long-term client relationship with Jacobs has led to a need for a Cosmic Dust Sample Processor on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System. 

Responsibilities

The Cosmic Dust Sample Processor will:

• Process Cosmic Dust sample allocations.
• Prepare collectors, image samples, and track the movement of these samples through the Curation database.
• Provide inventory and cataloging of astromaterial samples.
• Develop skills to work with delicate interplanetary dust particles and micrometeorite.
• Use ultramicrotomy to prepare astromaterials for scanning electron microscopy.
• Use micro-manipulation apparatus and various techniques to process, store, and allocate micro-particle astromaterials.
• Work with a team to process samples in small particles laboratories for sample return missions, including Stardust and Genesis.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS degree from an accredited college or university in an associated technical discipline.

 - OR -

• BS degree from an accredited college or university in an associated technical discipline, plus two (2) years of experience.

• Experience working in an ISO5 clean-room laboratory.
• Experience preparing ultramicrotomed samples.
• Experience with Scanning Election microscopy imaging/analysis.
• Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Attention to detail and highly developed organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience working with databases.

Preferences:

• Master's degree in geology, biology, physics, chemistry, or a related physical science field.
• Experience with manipulation of micro-particles using glass needles and various micromanipulators.
• Experience processing and analyzing interplanetary dust particles.
• Experience working with sample databases.

Essential Requirements 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally a laboratory environment within an ISO class 4 – 7 clean room where adherence to clean room protocol is required.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• 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 when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.