Spaceflight Battery Hardware Project Engineer

Amentum•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spaceflight Battery Hardware Project Engineer provides design and test support for development activities supporting the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate. The role supports project teams in developing test procedures and verification and validation processes, and performs testing and verification of flight hardware. The engineer maintains baseline test configurations, documents configuration changes, and prepares task documentation such as Task Performance Sheets, Discrepancy Reports, and Detailed Test Procedures. The engineer works collaboratively with project managers, assigned personnel, and technicians to provide technical support, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures, resolve project roadblocks, and build and test designed systems. Work is performed according to established guidelines or instructions, with other duties as required. The position is generally based in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in the field or a related area.
Familiarity with electrical components and systems.
Ability to work independently when required.
Self-motivated, adaptable team player able to complete assignments in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work in a laboratory environment and perform troubleshooting tasks.
Ability to prepare written documents and present verbally at meetings.
Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical and electrical systems and collaborate on problem solving.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with 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 internship experience at JSC or another NASA agency.
Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
Prior experience 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 supporting the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate.
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 documentation as needed, including Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP).
Work with project managers for technical support, task assignment, and processes.
Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures in hardware or test support hardware.
Coordinate with project personnel to resolve roadblocks and keep projects on schedule.
Work with technicians to build and test designed systems.
Perform assigned job functions according to pre-established guidelines or instructions.
Perform other duties as required.
Maintain regular attendance and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.