Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Perform project engineering functions supporting the spacesuit Portable Life Support System (PLSS), including hardware development, assembly, and maintenance.
• Define, develop, procure, and build new ground support equipment (GSE) and test support equipment (TSE) needed for the evaluation of spacesuit hardware.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware, development test articles, or test support hardware.
• Develop essential documentation for the system including assembly procedures, test plans, detailed test procedures, and any additional operations-related products.
• Work with the PLSS Team leadership to update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope.
• Work with the PLSS team leads to capture any new risks to the PLSS project/technical scope, or to update the status of PLSS Risk Mitigation Plans.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with five (5) years of related experience in the field or in a related area.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW.
• Experience in a lab or testing environment.
• Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes.
• 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.
• Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each is preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include 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.