Space Hardware Project Engineer
Summary
Design, test, and troubleshoot spaceflight hardware for NASA missions at Johnson Space Center, following engineering life-cycle processes and documenting verification activities.
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 Space Hardware Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
- Provide design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate
- Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes
- Perform testing and verification of flight hardware
- Maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes
- Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed
- Work in a collaborative, team environment and report to project managers for technical support, task assignment, and processes
- Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within hardware or test support hardware
- Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions
- Work with technicians to build and test designed systems
- Perform other 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.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
- BS degree in an engineering field from an accredited engineering school
- Ability to work autonomously when required
- Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required
- Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks
- Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
- Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware
- Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
- Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
- Experience with procedure development
- Co-op or Intern experience at JSC or other NASA agency
- Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process
- Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside Vendors
- Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and requirements
- Willing to work off hours/alternative shifts when running tests.
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.