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Project Engineer

Amentum•Houston, TX
•$83,700•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum, working with HX5 in support of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, is hiring a Project Engineer to provide design and test support for development of the EVA Portable Light project. The role supports project teams in developing test procedures and verification and validation processes, and involves testing and verifying flight hardware, maintaining baseline test configurations, and documenting configuration changes. The engineer prepares task documentation, including Task Performance Sheets, Discrepancy Reports, and Detailed Test Procedures, as needed. The Project Engineer works collaboratively with technicians to build and test systems, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical failures in hardware and test-support hardware, and reports to project managers for technical support, task assignments, and processes. Work is performed according to established guidelines or instructions, with other duties as required. The position is generally based in an office, with possible inside or outside work depending on the task, and may involve laboratory work. A 9/80 schedule may be available when applicable.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field from an accredited engineering school.
  • Typically, 2–5 years of 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 work in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks.
  • Ability to prepare written documents and present verbally at meetings.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical and electrical systems and collaborate with others on problem-solving.
  • Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience designing, assembling, verifying, testing, and operating space hardware.
  • Experience with NASA JSC flight hardware lifecycle, certification, and engineering processes.
  • Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
  • Experience developing procedures.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide design and test support for development of the EVA Portable Light project.
  • 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 paperwork and documents, including Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed.
  • Collaborate with project teams and report to project managers for technical support, task assignments, and processes.
  • Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures in hardware or test-support hardware.
  • Work according to pre-established guidelines or instructions.
  • Work with technicians to build and test designed systems.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Onsite cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch
  • Personal and professional career growth opportunities
  • 9/80 work schedule, every other Friday off, when applicable

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