Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project/Test Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project/Test Engineer on the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. The role involves performing project engineering functions for Extravehicular Activity (EVA) spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification. The engineer will work in a team environment to analyze customer requirements and develop design solutions, update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope with leadership, and design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems. This includes designing equipment, assembling test configurations, and completing testing of PLSS hardware. The engineer will also assist with troubleshooting technical issues, reviewing engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy and compliance with NASA standards, and contributing to documentation such as test reports, hazard analyses, design reviews, and procedures.

Requirements

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes.
• Detailed knowledge on xEMU selected design goals for each vent loop component, including detailed understanding of each component's design and purpose, pressure capabilities, flow rates/delta pressure during flow, and functional operations.
• Understanding of previous vent loop build/manufacturing issues and testing including component checkouts and DVT/TVAC testing.
• Ability to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.
• Detailed knowledge of thermal control and auxiliary thermal control loops including heat removal capabilities, pressures and flow rates, water/loop materials compatibility, issues with extended quiescent stowage.
• Detailed knowledge of design trades that led to the selection of xEMU thermal loop component designs, hardware design, and xEMU thermal loop hardware build/manufacturing history including issues encountered and resolution.
• Knowledge of testing including component checkouts and PLSS level DVT/TVAC testing.
• Ability to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.
• 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 in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
• Work with the PLSS Team leadership to update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
• Design equipment, design and assemble test configurations and complete testing of PLSS hardware.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues identified during testing and integration.
• Review engineering drawings, requirements, and system specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with NASA standards.
• Contribute to documentation, including test reports, hazard analyses, design reviews, procedures and TPS creation and execution.

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