Job Description
Job DescriptionAre you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a HLS IVA Insight Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If selected you will: Support the project in designing, developing, testing and certifying spacesuit-related hardware for spaceflight application.Creating safety products relevant to hardware to show requirement compliance and mission.Be an active participant in preparing and presenting content for design reviews with the HLS program.Lead/support any related team meetings or program meetings.Working with other project team members to ensure project requirements are achieved.Keep relevant program stakeholders abreast of project development and operational status.Shall provide statuses, schedule, and forward work information to ensure all necessary project objectives and milestones are being accomplished on time and within program/project resources.Support IVA Suit Project Manager in integration and discussions with external orgs including Flight Operations Directorate (FOD), Crew Office (CB), Engineering Directorate (EA) and Crew Training representatives.Support IVA Suit Project Manager in the managing of the project's Technical, Schedule, Cost and Risk as needed.Maintain a responsive and productive working relationship with HLS program personnel and any vendor or subcontractors.Project Engineer will support PM who leads and provide weekly statuses to the HLS program, working actions given by program (as needed) and presenting at program forums for items such as hardware certification, project status, and or risks.Traveling to support project meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), development efforts, qualification (certification) testing, failure investigations or technical issues, crew training activities and other critical project tasks are all responsibilities for this position.Work in a team environment and report to project management to provide status on progress and issues related to support of the HLS IVA Suit project.Perform other duties as required.Qualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.Accredited engineering school and four (4) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph.D. degree and zero (0) years direct engineering experienceExperience with Crew Survival SystemsExperience with IVA or EVA Suit development and operationExperience with the development of requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteriaExperience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of Space system hardware. Prior experience in pressure, oxygen systems, suit systems would be considered a bonusKnowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and toolsAbility to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetingsFamiliarity with Microsoft Office productsFamiliar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and proceduresPreferred Qualifications: Experience with NASA flight processes including Class I/II/III hardwareHave a working knowledge of systems engineering topics, including verification and validationPrevious experience in designing and building unique hardwarePrevious testing experienceFamiliarity with machine shop techniques and processing hardware through the manufacturing process.Ability to perform hands on test buildup, data processing, and documentation including test plans and reportsAbility to work independentlyExposure to human factors engineeringExposure to safety processes and risk management techniquesBenefits Competitive payPositive work-life balance100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability11 paid holidays annuallyGenerous PTO401k after 12 months of service with employer match Education assistanceRelocation assistance (if applicable) Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.