Space Hardware Project Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

McLaurin has an opportunity for a Space Hardware Project Engineer to join its JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The role provides design and test support for development activities within the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate. The engineer supports project teams with test procedure development and verification and validation processes, performs testing and verification of flight hardware, and works with technicians to build and test systems. Work is carried out in a collaborative team environment, with technical support, task assignments, and processes coordinated through project managers. The role may be considered at different levels depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field from an accredited engineering school; the posting also states that the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or a related area.
• Ability to work autonomously when required.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable to a dynamic environment, with the ability to complete assignments as required.
• Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting.
• Ability to prepare written documents and verbally present at meetings.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical and electrical systems and collaborate with others to solve problems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware.
• Experience with NASA JSC flight hardware life cycle, certification, and engineering processes.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience developing procedures.
• Co-op or intern experience at JSC or another NASA agency.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Prior experience working with and coordinating requirements with third-party or outside vendors.
• Familiarity with NASA quality operational procedures and requirements.
• Willingness to work off hours or alternative shifts when running tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and test support for development activities in support of the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate.
• Support project teams with test procedure development and verification and validation processes.
• Perform testing and verification of flight hardware.
• Maintain baseline test configurations and document configuration changes.
• Generate task-related paperwork and documents, including Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed.
• 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 according to pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Positive work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) after 12 months of service, with employer match.
• Education assistance.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time