(CM7) Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer (J)

Aerodyne Industries•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future. We are passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference. 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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States, we have an exciting opportunity for a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer to join the team with JETS.

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.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of regulators and how they are used.
Understanding of gas flow characteristics and concerning risk factors.
Understanding of Oxygen and Nitrogen use safety concerns.
Experience in the following: design miniaturization. Component testing and verification; Writing test procedures; verification documentation and test plans.
Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform project engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.
Work with the PLSS Team leadership to update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope.
Work with the PLSS team leads to capture any new risks to the PLSS project/technical scope, or to update the status of PLSS Risk Mitigation Plans
Design equipment, design and assemble test configurations and complete testing of PLSS hardware.