Project Engineer - Spaceflight Hardware

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 a Project Engineer - Spaceflight Hardware to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
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, and processes.
Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
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.
• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Experience with hardware testing.
• Ability to work autonomously when required.
• Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as 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 team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Willing to work off hours/alternative shifts when running tests or supporting flight operations.
• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

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 other 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, and processes.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• 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