Flight Projects Engineer: Space Hardware & Certification

Mclaurin Aerospace

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

21 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Work-life balance
Insurance coverage
Holidays & PTO
401k with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Project Engineer - Flight Projects to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will collaborate with a diverse, passionate group to envision, shape, and deliver flight systems that enable deep-space exploration.

Responsibilities include developing project documentation, managing drawings and procurements, coordinating with design and analysis teams, inspecting hardware on receipt, building test rigs, analyzing data, and supporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 2–5 years of related experience.
  • Experience with requirements documents and verification criteria.
  • Space hardware design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation experience.
  • Knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and engineering drawings.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project documentation and track drawings, procurements, risks.
  • Collaborate with design and analysis teams to meet requirements.
  • Inspect hardware on receipt against drawings/models.
  • Build test rigs and analyze test data.
  • Support configuration control of project documentation.
  • Develop test procedures and coordinate flight certification activities across NASA/JSC.
  • Coordinate with ISS vehicle office for integrated operations.
  • Prepare presentations and report progress to team lead.
  • Work in a team environment and provide status on progress and issues.

Skills

Written communication
Verbal presentation
Team coordination
MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD modelling software

Job description

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Project Engineer - Flight Projects to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will collaborate with a diverse, passionate group to envision, shape, and deliver flight systems that enable deep-space exploration.

Responsibilities include developing project documentation, managing drawings and procurements, coordinating with design and analysis teams, inspecting hardware on receipt, building test rigs, analyzing data, and supporting

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