Research Project Engineer II
About The Position
Under general supervision of faculty or senior staff member to provide engineering support to research projects by assisting in the design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and test of NASA space instruments and their associated STE/GSE, in particular, the SWiPS (Solar Winds Plasma Sensor) project. This includes supporting the project from kickoff through instrument delivery. Duties/Responsibilities Design Support (30%) Support the project’s lead engineers in the design, analysis of the instrument, specialize test equipment (STE), and ground support equipment (GSE) required for the project. Develop Solidworks models and drawings of the instrument, STE, and GSE Utilize an organization structure for the filing and distribution of project documentation, most likely SharePoint. Procurement Support (30%) Lead procurement of the instrument, specialize test equipment (STE), and ground support equipment (GSE) required for the project. Interface with suppliers, manage orders. Assembly, Integration & Test Support (30%) Travel to subcontractors or work in laboratory to assist in the installation and testing of the instrument. May work with other engineers and/or lab technicians in the setting up of equipment and materials to carry out tests and/or fabrication activities required for the instrument. The supporting testing. Prepare and update procedures for assembly and/or test of instruments Collect data or record observations of instrument operations Support the project’s lead engineers in the assembly, maintenance, test, and repair of the instrument, specialize test equipment (STE), and ground support equipment (GSE) required for the project Misc. Support (10%) Provide status on project plans and schedules Inform project leadership on potential risks to project and propose risk mitigation measures Organize, prepare, and present at bi-monthly status reviews with the project office and/or project milestone review
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of Engineering, physics, or in a closely related scientific or technical field.
- Computer skills including by not limited to: SolidWorks, Microsoft Suite, Analysis Software.
- Some experience in research projects gained through work experience while at college or during summer employment.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong planning skills for managing and implementing complex tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in clean rooms.
- Experience meeting requirements in NASA specifications.
- Experience with SharePoint, Workday, and UShop (or equivalent platforms)
- Ability to periodically support overnight test shifts (such as for supporting Thermal Vacuum Testing).
Responsibilities
- Support the project’s lead engineers in the design, analysis of the instrument, specialize test equipment (STE), and ground support equipment (GSE) required for the project.
- Develop Solidworks models and drawings of the instrument, STE, and GSE
- Utilize an organization structure for the filing and distribution of project documentation, most likely SharePoint.
- Lead procurement of the instrument, specialize test equipment (STE), and ground support equipment (GSE) required for the project.
- Interface with suppliers, manage orders.
- Travel to subcontractors or work in laboratory to assist in the installation and testing of the instrument.
- May work with other engineers and/or lab technicians in the setting up of equipment and materials to carry out tests and/or fabrication activities required for the instrument.
- Prepare and update procedures for assembly and/or test of instruments
- Collect data or record observations of instrument operations
- Support the project’s lead engineers in the assembly, maintenance, test, and repair of the instrument, specialize test equipment (STE), and ground support equipment (GSE) required for the project
- Provide status on project plans and schedules
- Inform project leadership on potential risks to project and propose risk mitigation measures
- Organize, prepare, and present at bi-monthly status reviews with the project office and/or project milestone review
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
