Project Engineer

Location: NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas

HX5 is an award‑winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast‑growing veteran‑ and woman‑owned company with locations nationwide. The company is seeking a Project Engineer for the EVA Portable Light project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide design and test support in various aspects of development for the EVA Portable Light project.
• Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes.
• Perform testing and verification of flight hardware.
• Maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes.
• Generate essential paperwork and documents for assigned tasks, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed.
• Work in a collaborative, team environment and report to project managers for technical support, task assignments, and processes.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within hardware or test support hardware.
• Perform job functions based on pre‑established guidelines or instructions.
• Work with technicians to build and test designed systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field from an accredited engineering school.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in engineering or a related area.
• Ability to work autonomously when required.
• Self‑motivated team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment.
• Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks.
• Ability to prepare written documents and verbally present at various meetings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Capability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and collaborate on problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, certification, and engineering processes.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience with procedure development.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third‑party/outside vendors.
• Familiarity with NASA quality operational procedures.

Schedule

Full‑time position offering a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

Other Requirements

• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
• Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pet insurance