Spaceflight Hardware Project Engineer - Power and Propulsion Division

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Spaceflight Hardware Project Engineer

• Power and Propulsion Division LOCATION : NASA Johnson Space Center JOB STATUS : Full Time, Onsite CLEARANCE: Background check & U.S. Citizenship required Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! 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. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Spaceflight Structural Hardware Systems Engineer to join the team! REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS 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. Familiar with electrical components and systems Ability to work independently when required Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings. Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team Familiarity with Microsoft Office products. 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 this position has been advertised. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS 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 Co-op or Intern experience at JSC or other NASA agency Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside Vendors Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and requirements Willing to work off hours/alternative shifts when running tests. RESPONSIBILITES Provide design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate 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 tasks assigned, 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 assignment, and processes Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within hardware or test support hardware Work with project assigned personnel to resolve any roadblocks to keep the project executing on schedule and moving forward Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions Work with technicians to build and test designed systems Perform other duties as required. #LI-AD1 #CJ