ADV000BE8 Project Engineer, VIPER (J)

Aerodyne Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and IT services firm is looking for a Project Engineer in Houston, Texas. This position involves working on the VIPER Rover engineering design and requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and hands-on hardware assembly experience. Join this dynamic team to contribute to exciting projects in human space exploration. The role offers competitive benefits, including a 9/80 work schedule and onsite cafeteria.

Benefits

Excellent career growth

9/80 work schedule

Onsite cafeteria

Much more!

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Experience with hands-on hardware assembly is essential.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on a highly agile team to manage facilities and processes.
• Develop VIPER Rover engineering design unit mock-ups.
• Support hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures.

Skills

Hands-on hardware assembly

Process organization

Mechanical systems visualization

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Common hand tools

Creo

Job description

Overview

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we deliver small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our clients include NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and support for the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a diverse, enthusiastic team to make a difference? We need you. Bring your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that enable space exploration while benefiting people here on Earth. The team is excited about what we do, and we need you to help tackle NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s engineering solutions partner, we work with centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join the team with JETS.

Responsibilities

• Work on a highly agile, tight-knit team whose primary responsibility is to stand up facilities, processes, and procedures and transition into SI&T oversight and application for Engineering Development Units testing and flight hardware integration.
• Develop and build VIPER Rover engineering design unit (EDU) mock-ups.
• Determine and refine the integration flow of EDU mock-up assembly to save schedule during upcoming flight hardware assembly.
• Support Test and Verification (T&V) activities for VIPER Rover flight hardware with hands-on hardware testing.
• Work in a team environment and report to the project lead or project manager for technical support, task assignment, and processes.
• Support hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware.
• Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications – External

Requisition Qualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which the position has been advertised.

Required:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience with hands-on hardware assembly.
• Familiarity with common hand tools and proficiency using them to perform assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting on mechanical systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Self-motivated, team player, and adaptable to a dynamic environment with the ability to complete assignments as required.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and collaborate with others in problem solving as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

Requisition Preferences:

• Mechanical engineering degree.
• Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with hardware processing for spaceflight.
• Experience with avionics or mechanical systems integration and test for spaceflight or aircraft hardware.
• Experience with fastening and torquing.
• Experience with environmental qualification testing requirements and procedures (e.g., vibration, shock, EMI).
• Ex-Co-op or Intern experience at JSC or another NASA center.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Experience with Creo.

Why Join Our Team?

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

Additional Information

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be 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.

Essential Functions

Work Environment: Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements: Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines: Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance: Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions: Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not pose a safety risk to the employee or others.

US EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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