Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer

Category: Project Management

Main location: United States, Texas, Houston

Position ID:J0826-0864

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

This position is located in our Houston, TX office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of group of over 45 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers.
. Work directly with or as a Team Lead and associated Electrical Engineers on a given project.
. Support new designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing, through to operational test and deployment.
. Provide design support and guidance in various aspects of Electronics System Development.
. Be familiar with NASA specifications for Electronics Component development.
. Develop component test stand architectures for various components.
. Design and generate electrical component and lab instrumentation test system designs.
. Develop and or modify LabVIEW code for various test systems.
. Develop detailed test verification procedures.
. Work with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.
. Develop and test various breakout boxes and digital/analog sensor emulation systems.
Perform electrical evaluation/selection of instrumentation (pressure transducers, flow meters, pumps, fans, RTDs, Thermocouples, etc.).
. Troubleshoot and repair existing test systems.
. Conduct analog and digital printed circuit board design for various application needs.
. Develop test software modules to perform specific tests.
. Work with eCAD designer to develop printed circuit board designs.
. Work in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures.
. Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

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.
. BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school.
. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
. Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes. Should have detailed knowledge on xEMU selected design goals for each vent loop component. Areas of knowledge on each component should include: detailed understanding of each component's design and purpose in the overall vent loop and PLSS design, pressure capabilities, flow rates/delta pressure during flow, and functional operations. Should understand previous vent loop build/manufacturing issues and testing including component checkouts and DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.
. Detailed knowledge of thermal control and auxiliary thermal control loops including heat removal capabilities, pressures and flow rates, water/loop materials compatibility, issues with extended quiescent stowage. Detailed knowledge of design trades that led to the selection of xEMU thermal loop component designs, detailed knowledge of hardware design, knowledge of xEMU thermal loop hardware build/manufacturing history including issues encountered and resolution, and knowledge of testing including component checkouts and PLSS level DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design

Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
Requisition Preferences:
. Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each is preferred.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $62,900.00 $139,300.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
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• Business partnering
• Data flow analysis
• Design System
• Prototyping
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