Mechanical Project Engineer – Space Systems

About the role

Join our dynamic team as a Mechanical Project Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. You'll play a crucial role in the Facility and Test Management section in the Operations and Test Department, immersing yourself in human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure services meet and outperform standards and expectations, collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to excellence.

International travel may be required. Possible straight time overtime and a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
• Perform engineering designs and evaluations for thermal vacuum space simulation testing.
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards.
• Troubleshoot facility systems and/or components and instruct technicians on repair solutions.
• Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems to complete Pressure Systems Design Reviews (5 years of experience is desired).
• Possess 5 years of direct work with ASME B31.3 Process piping and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels (desired).
• Prepare and present designs at various engineering design reviews.
• Prepare work authorizing documents (WADs) required to support the installation of hardware into human in the loop vacuum/thermal vacuum chambers.
• Apply engineering principles and techniques to create solutions to equipment, building, and infrastructure challenges.
• Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for a wide range of facility-related projects.
• Prepare, submit, and track all phases of procurement, inspection, fabrication, and installation into the facility and test chambers.
• Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers, and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, be highly motivated, well-organized, and capable of working within a closely-knit team.
• Oversee and direct technicians while performing installation or fabrication of engineering products.
• Shift work may be required to cover Test Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 2-5 years of related experience.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and collaborate in problem-solving as part of a team.
• Ability to coordinate in a team environment to meet project milestone design reviews and integration.
• Maintain configuration control for all phases of a project.
• Ability to develop a design based on Concept of Operations or established requirements in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to interpret and modify Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID).
• Experienced in MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Inventor, or Creo (or other similar CAD software packages).
• Familiar with reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) principles.
• Familiarization with Liquid Nitrogen, Helium, and Oxygen Systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Ability to respond well to the demands of working in a Thermal Vacuum Testing environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to build relationships, be proactive, and work with a team.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Preferences

• Presentation skills.
• Familiarization with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and reporting status (MS Project/Smartsheet).
• Experience with NASA’s Engineering Drawing System Manual, JPR 8500.4.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.