Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform project engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.
• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
• Work with the PLSS Team leadership to update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
• Design equipment, design and assemble test configurations and complete testing of PLSS hardware.
• Aid with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues identified during testing and integration.
• Review engineering drawings, requirements, and system specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with NASA standards.
• Contribute to documentation, including test reports, hazard analyses, design reviews, procedures and TPS creation and execution.

Requirements

• 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 the position is 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 and minimum 3 years experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Detail knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes.
• 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.
• Understanding of previous vent loop build/manufacturing issues and testing including component checkouts and DVT/TVAC testing.
• Ability to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.
• Detail 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.
• Ability to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.
• Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each is preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Retirement benefits
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance