Project Engineer - Spaceflight Hardware

Astrion • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Project Engineer - Spaceflight Hardware
Location: NASA Johnson Space Center
Status: Full Time
Clearance: Background check
U.S. Citizenship required
Astrion is seeking a Project Engineer - Spaceflight Hardware to join our team in support of NASA’s pursuit of deep space exploration. 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!

Requirements

• ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Experience with hardware testing.
• Ability to work autonomously when required.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Willing to work off hours/alternative shifts when running tests or supporting flight operations.
• Experience with design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with common hand tools and proficiency using them to perform assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting on electrical systems.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience with procedure development.
• Co-op or Intern experience at JSC, or another NASA agency.
• Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside vendors.
• Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide test support.
• Prepare and close test paperwork.
• Maintain and ensure baseline test configuration and document any configuration changes.
• Organize and track inventory.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate failures within hardware or test support hardware.
• Coordinate with test facilities (i.e. Vibration Test Facility) as needed.
• Coordinate flight logistics as flight articles are prepared for launch to the International Space Station (ISS).
• 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 manager for technical support, task assignment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees