Spacesuit Project Engineer

Spacesuit Project Engineer Engineer III R0174933 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. HX5 is currently seeking a Spacesuit Project Engineer to join the team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform project and test engineering functions for NASA’s new spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.
• Develop essential documentation for the assigned tests including test plans, hazard analyses, test procedures, test readiness review documentation, and any additional operations-related products.
• Design tests and test rigs, identifying instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Coordinate test activities and requirements with NASA test facilities.
• Develop essential documentation for the spacesuit hardware system including assembly procedures, test plans, detailed acceptance test procedures and summary test results.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within spacesuit hardware, development test articles, or test support hardware.
• Should understand and support project testing schedule and produce required documentation.
• Perform procurement documentation and work with vendors for hardware specification and delivery.
• Work with external companies such as Axiom in an integrated team environment.
• Select and apply engineering techniques to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions. Perform other duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience 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.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Understanding of electrical, avionic, mechanical and power systems.
• Understanding of Concept of Operations and Requirements Documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and component level and system level testing.

Preferences

• Experience as a project engineer or test engineer.
• Experience with NASA test processes.
• Experience with oxygen systems, life support systems, or LabView programming are all pluses.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position and offers a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

Other Position Requirements:

• 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.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/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

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer. ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

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