Project Engineer - Lunar Tools

Mclaurin Aerospace

$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with developing requirements documents and verification criteria.
  • Background in design, assembly, verification, testing, and operations of space hardware systems.
  • Knowledge of engineering concepts, designs, drawings, material selection, and relevant software tools.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally during meetings.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project documentation and track drawing and procurement statuses.
  • Collaborate with design teams to meet project requirements.
  • Inspect hardware to ensure compliance with fabrication drawings.
  • Assemble test rigs and equipment as needed.
  • Analyze test data results for accuracy and compliance.
  • Assist in managing configuration control of project documentation.
  • Create test procedures for flight certification across various organizations.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Positive work-life balance
  • 100% employer-paid insurance covering medical, dental, vision, and more
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • 401k plan with employer matching after 12 months
  • Education assistance
  • Relocation assistance available when applicable
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer - Lunar Tools to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:
  • Developing project documentation and maintaining status of drawings, procurements, risks. Etc.
  • Working with design team and analyst to ensure project requirements are achieved.
  • Inspection of hardware upon receipt to verify match with fabrication drawing/models
  • Test rig and equipment buildup as needed
  • 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.
  • Working with the JSC community to develop integrated operation con-ops
  • Develop presentations.
  • Work in a team environment and report to the team lead 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 requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria.
  • 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:

  • Previous experience in designing and building EVA related unique hardware
  • Previous testing experience
  • Knowledge/use of CAD modeling software
  • Familiarity 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 reports
  • Experience with NASA flight hardware certification process highly desired.
  • Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
  • Ability to work independently


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.

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