Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project-Test Engineer

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 and assemble test configurations and complete testing of PLSS hardware.
• Aid in 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.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Preferred: Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes.
• Should have 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.
• Should understand previous vent loop build/manufacturing issues and testing including component checkouts and DVT/TVAC testing.
• Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.
• 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.
• 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.
• Should be able 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

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Pay

• Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available.