Spacesuit Project Engineer P1 – Space Systems

Oceaneering • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Spacesuit Project Engineer supports NASA as an Oceaneering teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. The role is part of the PGS Spacesuit Technology section in the Engineering Department and contributes to human spaceflight and deep-space exploration programs. The position performs project and test engineering work for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and certification. It may be hired at any level in the professional career framework, depending on business needs. International travel may be required. Possible straight-time overtime and a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, are noted.

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 concepts, practices, and procedures, including mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and component- and system-level testing.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
• Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule.
• Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust the schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform project and test engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.
• Develop test documentation, including 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 test results.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures in spacesuit hardware, development test articles, or test support hardware.
• Select and apply engineering techniques to analyze and evaluate problems, data, or other work features that are broad in scope.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time