Position ID: ADV000891
Posting Date: February 20, 2024
Location: Houston, TX
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 Human Landing System IVA Suit Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at Johnson Space Center.
ResponsibilitiesThe HLS IVA Suit Project Engineer will focus on:
– Support the project in designing, developing, testing and certifying spacesuit-related hardware for spaceflight application
– Creating safety products relevant to hardware to show requirement compliance and mission
– Be an active participant in preparing and presenting content for design reviews with the HLS program
– Lead/support any related team meetings or program meetings
– Working with other project team members to ensure project requirements are achieved
– Keep relevant program stakeholders abreast of project development and operational status
– Shall provide statuses, schedule, and forward work information to ensure all necessary project objectives and milestones are being accomplished on time and within program/project resources
– Support IVA Suit Project Manager in integration and discussions with external orgs including Flight Operations Directorate (FOD), Crew Office (CB), Engineering Directorate (EA) and Crew Training representatives
– Support IVA Suit Project Manager in the managing of the project’s Technical, Schedule, Cost and Risk as needed
– Maintain a responsive and productive working relationship with HLS program personnel and any vendor or subcontractors
– Project Engineer will support PM who leads and provide weekly statuses to the HLS program, working actions given by program (as needed) and presenting at program forums for items such as hardware certification, project status, and or risks
– Traveling to support project meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), development efforts, qualification (certification) testing, failure investigations or technical issues, crew training activities and other critical project tasks are all responsibilities for this position
– Work in a team environment and report to project management to provide status on progress and issues related to support of the HLS IVA Suit project
– Perform other duties as required
Requisition Preferences:
– BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph.D. degree and zero (0) years direct engineering experience
– Experience with NASA flight processes including Class I/II/III hardware
– Have a working knowledge of systems engineering topics, including verification and validation
– Previous experience in designing and building unique hardware
– Previous testing experience
– Familiarity with machine shop techniques and processing hardware through the manufacturing process
– Ability to perform hands on test buildup, data processing, and documentation including test plans and reports
– Ability to work independently
– Exposure to human factors engineering
– Exposure to safety processes and risk management techniques
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 and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
– Experience with the development of requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria
– Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of Space system hardware. Prior experience in pressure, oxygen systems, suit systems would be considered a bonus
– Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and tools
– Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
– Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
– Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
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. Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and if applicable, a list of relevant publications and research using the contact form below.
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.