Project Engineer for the EVA Remote Observation Camera

Amentum•Houston, TX

21h•$83,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer for the EVA Remote Observation Camera supports design and testing activities for the camera project, including development of test procedures and verification and validation processes. The role performs testing and verification of flight hardware, maintains baseline test configurations, documents configuration changes, and prepares task-related documents such as Task Performance Sheets, Discrepancy Reports, and Detailed Test Procedures. The engineer plans and executes hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures in hardware or test-support hardware, and works with technicians to build and test systems. The position operates in a collaborative team environment, receives technical support and assignments from project managers, and performs work based on established guidelines or instructions. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Typically 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area.
Ability to work autonomously when required.
Self-motivated team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and ability to complete assignments as required.
Ability to work in a laboratory environment and perform troubleshooting tasks.
Ability to prepare written documents and present verbally at meetings.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical and electrical systems and collaborate with others on problem solving.
Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, assembling, verifying, testing, and operating space hardware.
Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.
Prior experience troubleshooting hardware anomalies and performing failure analysis.
Experience developing procedures.
Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
Experience coordinating requirements with third-party or outside vendors.
Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide design and test support for development of the EVA Remote Observation Camera.
Support project teams in developing test procedures and verification and validation processes.
Perform testing and verification of flight hardware.
Maintain baseline test configurations and document configuration changes.
Prepare task-related documents, including Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed.
Collaborate with project teams and report to project managers for technical support, task assignments, and processes.
Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures in hardware or test-support hardware.
Work with technicians to build and test designed systems.
Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
Perform other duties as required.