Environmental Control and Life Support System Air Team - Project Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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 an Environmental Control and Life Support System Air Team - Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
Support Mars Campaign Office (MCO) Life Support Systems for flight and ground testing of aerosol and particulate monitoring in the areas of Dust, Smoke, and Waste Stabilization.
Gather flight and ground data analysis, establish a database, analyze and report on the data collected from on orbit.
Support analysis and reporting of aerosol and particulate test results.
Conduct analysis of test data for logistics waste compaction technology.
Develop project documentation and maintaining status of drawings, and procurements.
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 with ECLSS Air Team to ensure the test strategy will provide sufficient information on the system performance and capabilities.
Test rig and equipment buildup as needed.
Perform all system testing.
Develop and present design/test readiness reviews.
Develop test plan and test reports.
Schedule testing with test facilities.
Work with the ECLSS Air Team to develop a test schedule.
Work with procurement personnel and vendors to order and secure procurements.
Assist project management with configuration control of project documentation
Development of test procedures including working with various organizations across JSC for flight certification of hardware.
Develop presentations.
Develop logistics, manufacturing and procurement plan
Work in a team environment and report to the project manager to provide status on progress and issues and for support.
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• 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 project planning documents
• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware systems 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
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
• Familiar with interfacing with NASA Program Offices
• Prior experience working in a system development project/program
• Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification.
• Flight demo experience
• Familiarity with feasibility assessments and trade studies
• Familiarity with flight and ground testing of aerosol and particulate monitoring
• Self-motivated problem-solver.
• Team player who is adaptable to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required

Responsibilities

• Support Mars Campaign Office (MCO) Life Support Systems for flight and ground testing of aerosol and particulate monitoring in the areas of Dust, Smoke, and Waste Stabilization.
• Gather flight and ground data analysis, establish a database, analyze and report on the data collected from on orbit.
• Support analysis and reporting of aerosol and particulate test results.
• Conduct analysis of test data for logistics waste compaction technology.
• Develop project documentation and maintaining status of drawings, and procurements.
• 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 with ECLSS Air Team to ensure the test strategy will provide sufficient information on the system performance and capabilities.
• Test rig and equipment buildup as needed.
• Perform all system testing.
• Develop and present design/test readiness reviews.
• Develop test plan and test reports.
• Schedule testing with test facilities.
• Work with the ECLSS Air Team to develop a test schedule.
• Work with procurement personnel and vendors to order and secure procurements.
• Assist project management with configuration control of project documentation
• Development of test procedures including working with various organizations across JSC for flight certification of hardware.
• Develop presentations.
• Develop logistics, manufacturing and procurement plan
• Work in a team environment and report to the project manager to provide status on progress and issues and for support.
• Perform other duties as required.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level