Spacesuit Project Engineer

Amentum•Houston, TX

1d•$64,600•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum, with teammate company Barrios, is seeking a Spacesuit Project Engineer to support NASA’s deep space exploration work. The role performs project and test engineering for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, testing, and certification. The position may be considered at different advertised levels depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and business needs. The engineer develops test documentation, designs tests and test rigs, identifies instrumentation and data acquisition systems, coordinates activities with NASA test facilities, executes tests, and reports results. The role also troubleshoots mechanical and electrical failures in spacesuit hardware, development test articles, and test-support hardware. Work is generally performed in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. The position includes a 9/80 schedule when applicable.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in the field or a related area.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
Knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts, practices, and procedures, including mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and component-level and system-level testing.
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

Experience as a project engineer or test engineer.
Experience with NASA test processes.
Familiarity with electromechanical hardware such as pumps, relief valves, control valves, heating elements, water-quality instrumentation, and temperature/pressure sensors, as well as data acquisition systems.
Experience with oxygen systems, life-support systems, or LabView programming.

Responsibilities

Perform project and test engineering for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, testing, and certification.
Develop test plans, hazard analyses, test procedures, Test Readiness Review documentation, and other operations-related products.
Design tests and test rigs, and identify instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
Coordinate test activities and requirements with NASA test facilities.
Set up and execute tests and prepare summary reports documenting results.
Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures in spacesuit hardware, development test articles, and test-support hardware.
Select and apply engineering techniques to analyze and evaluate problems, data, and other features of work that may be broad in scope.
Perform job functions according to pre-established guidelines or instructions and perform other duties as required.
Maintain regular attendance and adjust work schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Demonstrate professional behavior that promotes productivity, teamwork, and cooperation.