Project Engineer

1. Job Overview:

Mclaurin Aerospace

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.

Why Join Us:

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.

Role Purpose:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. The Project Engineer will provide design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the EVA Portable Light project.

2. Key Responsibilities:

• Provide design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the EVA Portable Light project.
• Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes.
• Perform testing and verification of flight hardware.
• Maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes.
• 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 in a collaborative, team environment and report to project managers for technical support, task assignments, and processes.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within hardware or test support hardware.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Work with technicians to build and test designed systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

3. Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• BS degree in an engineering field from an accredited engineering school.
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

4. Required Skills:

• Ability to work autonomously when required.
• Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required.
• Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• 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.

5. Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience with procedure development.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside Vendors.
• Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and require (sic).

6. Experience Requirements:

• Minimum experience range typically requires 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

7. Additional Job Information:

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Work mode: On-site (NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX).
• Notice period: Not specified in the source text.
• Locations: Houston, TX; Harris County, TX; Texas, United States. Position is for the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
• Application instructions: Apply via the employer-provided application process (use the application URL associated with the posting).

Benefits (as stated in source): 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).

Other employer statements: 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.