Project Engineer - Space Systems

Responsibilities

• Developing project documentation and maintaining status of drawings, and procurements.
• Working with the systems engineering team to ensure the test strategy will provide sufficient information on the system performance and capabilities.
• Inspection of hardware upon receipt to verify match with fabrication drawing/models.
• Test rig and equipment buildup as needed.
• Perform all system testing.
• Develop test plan and test reports.
• Schedule testing with test facilities.
• Work with procurement personnel and vendors to order and secure procurements.
• Data analysis of test results.
• Aid project management with configuration control of project documentation.
• Develop test procedures including working with various organizations across JSC for flight certification of hardware.
• Work with the community, specifically the HLS program and the HLS provider, to develop integrated operation con ops.
• Develop presentations.
• Develop logistics, manufacturing and procurement plan.
• Work in a team environment and report to the project manager and the lead systems engineer to provide status on progress and issues and for support.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 15 plus years of related experience.
• Experience with the development of project planning documents.
• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware systems.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and tools.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with cost and budget analysis.
• Experience working in an integrated product team.
• Preferred: Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Prior experience working in a system development project/program.
• Familiarity with feasibility assessments and trade studies.
• Understanding of the Moon2Mars mission and concept of operations.