Are 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 Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .
If selected you will :
- Work on a highly agile, tight knit team whose primary responsibility as a team is to stand up facilities, processes and procedures and transition into SI&T oversight and application for Engineering Development Units testing and flight hardware integration.
- Develop and build VIPER Rover engineering design unit (EDU) mock-ups.
- Determine and refine the integration flow of EDU mock-up assembly in service of saving schedule during upcoming flight hardware assembly.
- Support Test and Verification (T&V) activities for VIPER Rover flight hardware. - Frequently perform hands-on hardware testing.
- Work in a team environment, and report to project lead or project manager for technical support, task assignment, and processes.
- Support hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware.
- Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed.
- Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
- 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 bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area.Experience with hands-on hardware assembly.Familiarity with common hand tools and proficiency using them to perform assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting on mechanical systems.Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.Self-motivated, team player and adaptable to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required.Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical / electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.Preferred Qualifications :
Mechanical engineering degree.Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.Experience with hardware processing for spaceflight.Experience with avionics or mechanical systems integration and test for spaceflight or aircraft hardware.Experience with Fastening and Torquing.Experience with environmental qualification testing requirements and procedures (example : vibration, shock, EMI, etc.)Ex Co-op or Intern experience at JSC or another NASA center.Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.Experience with Creo.Benefits
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 matchEducation 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.