Human Performance Engineer

About the role

The Human Performance Engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, focuses on understanding human response to dynamic loads, reducing injury risks during spacecraft landings and spacesuit operations, and shaping design requirements that enable safer hardware for astronauts.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and/or maintain knowledge of applied injury biomechanics related vehicle requirements, success criteria, and verification methods
• Aid in the development of requirements and verification methods for lunar vehicles
• Assist in finite element model simulations to evaluate the loads and dynamics imparted on the crewmember by lunar vehicles
• Analyze and reduce test data using appropriate statistical methods
• Demonstrate a positive problem-solving attitude and enthusiasm for teamwork
• Work as part of an exceptional team and serve as a test subject for protocol and hardware evaluations on a volunteer basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in human factors/ergonomics, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Qualifications

• Experience with bone finite element modeling and mechanical properties
• Experience assessing fracture risk under complex dynamic loading scenarios
• Compliance with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures

Skills

• Experience related to bone modeling and bone material property assessment
• Experience with finite element analysis
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated programming skills (Python/Matlab)

Benefits

This position is expected to be 100% on-site and 60% in-person. Occasional travel may be required.

Pay

$65,000 - $80,000

Schedule

100% on-site

Skills

• Desired experience with NASA standards and requirements or similar experience with a broad set of biomechanics, human factors, ergonomics, and anthropometry requirements
• Desired experience conducting or supporting human health and performance research
• Desired experience with motion capture systems and analysis of kinematic data
• Desired solid modeling skills (Blender/Solidworks)

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