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 Environmental Control and Life Support System Air Team - Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

Develop project documentation and maintaining status of drawings, and procurements.
Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed
Work with ECLSS Air Team to ensure the test strategy will provide sufficient information on the system performance and capabilities
Inspect hardware upon receipt to verify match with fabrication drawing/models
Test rig and equipment buildup as needed
Perform all system testing
Design and develop piping and instrumentation diagrams (PIDs) for life support systems.
Perform pressure system calculations to verify system safety and ensure optimal function.
Develop and present design/test readiness reviews.
Develop test plan and test reports
Schedule testing with test facilities
Work with the ECLSS Air Team to develop a test schedule
Work with procurement personnel and vendors to order and secure procurements
Gather data analysis of test results
Assist project management with configuration control of project documentation
Development of test procedures including working with various organizations across JSC for flight certification of hardware.
Develop presentations.
Develop logistics, manufacturing and procurement plan
Work in a team environment and report to the project manager to provide status on progress and issues and for support. 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 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Experience with the development of project planning documents
Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware systems
Knowledge 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 tools
Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
Familiarity with Peroxide Generation Unit
Prior experience working in a system development project/program
Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification.
Flight demo experience
Familiarity with feasibility assessments and trade studies
Self-motivated problem-solver.
Team player who is adaptable to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required

Benefits

Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation 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.

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