Commercial Crew Program Project Engineer

Jacobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to human space exploration and innovation. As a Project Engineer for the Commercial Crew Program, you will collaborate with a diverse team to develop flight hardware that supports NASA's missions. You'll engage in technical discussions, manage project milestones, and ensure successful integration with various stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that inspire people worldwide. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference in space exploration, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

9/80 Work Schedule

Onsite Cafeteria

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing requirements documents and verification criteria.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical system design in space hardware.

Responsibilities

• Maintain productive relationships with Commercial Crew providers and vendors.
• Lead meetings and manage project technical, schedule, and cost aspects.

Skills

Engineering

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Space Systems Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Drawings

JSC Electronic Document System

Job description

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 Commercial Crew Program Project Engineer to join the team with HX5, a teammate company.

Our long-term client relationship with NASA, has led to a need for a Project Engineer for the development of flight hardware for the Commercial Crew Program Projects.

TheCommercial Crew Program Project Engineer will:

With guidance from the CCP Suit System Manager (SM), maintain a responsive and productive working relationship with Commercial Crew provider and any vendor or subcontractors.

• Shall provide statuses, schedule, and forward work information to ensure all necessary CCP Suit team objectives and milestones are being accomplished on time and within program/project resources.
• Support CCP Suit SM in the managing of the project’s Technical, Schedule, Cost and Risk as needed
• Lead/Support Commercial Crew Provider hardware team(s) working meetings, requirement verification activities (i.e. demonstrations, testing’s, etc.) and travel as needed for On Job Training (OJT) events.
• Project Engineer will support SSM who leads and provide weekly statuses to Commercial Crew Program (CCP) program customer, working actions given by program (as needed) and presenting at program forums for items such as hardware certification, project status, and or risks.
• Support SM in integration and discussions with external orgs including Flight Operations Directorate (FOD), Crew Office (CB), Engineering Directorate (EA) and Crew Training representatives.
• Keep relevant CCP stakeholders abreast of project development and operational status.
• Serve as a key stakeholder for all CCP program milestones such as verification activities, hardware qualification events, launch preparations activities such as performing Pre Flight Readiness Review (FRR) tasks, Mission Support training (i.e. console simulation support at JSC Mission Control Center), and provide in person launch operations support.
• Traveling to support commercial provider meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), development efforts, qualification (certification) testing, failure investigations or technical issues, crew training activities and other critical project tasks are all responsibilities for this position.
• Working with CCPteam to ensure project requirements are achieved.
• Work in a team environment and report to project management to provide status on progress and issues related to support of the CCP NASA customer.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

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 and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience with the development of requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria
• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of Space system hardware. Prior experience in pressure, oxygen systems, suit systems would be considered a bonus
• 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, JSC Electronic Document System and design software and tools
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with NASA flight processes including Class I/II/III hardware
• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures

Requisition Preferences:

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph.D. degree and zero (0) years direct engineering experience.
• Previous experience in designing and building unique hardware
• Previous testing experience
• Familiarity with machine shop techniques and processing hardware through the manufacturing process.
• Ability to perform hands on test buildup, data processing, and documentation including test plans and reports
• Ability to work independently

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

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

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able tocomplete 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 established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule 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 impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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