Next‑Gen Space ECLSS Hardware Engineer

Leidos; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Webster, TX seeks an experienced Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) Hardware Development Engineer to advance life support hardware for NASA and commercial missions. You will design, integrate, test, and certify hardware, collaborating with NASA experts and industry partners across disciplines.

Requirements include 8+ years in aerospace or a Master's with 6+ years, strong technical writing, and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 6+ years.
• Experience with ECLSS hardware development, integration, testing, or certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, testing, verification, and certification of ECLSS hardware for NASA and commercial programs.
• Evaluate requirements, needs, interfaces, and constraints to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Apply ECLSS expertise to design decisions, trade studies, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with NASA, partners, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve challenges and support project execution.
• Support hardware testing, troubleshooting, anomaly investigations, and verification activities.
• Develop and review engineering documentation including requirements, specs, test procedures, and verification products.
• Participate in technical reviews, identify opportunities to improve system performance and mitigate risks.
• Provide technical input for opportunities, RFIs, RFPs, cost estimates, and proposals.

Skills

ECLSS hardware

Systems engineering

Technical documentation

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. Aerospace Engineering

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

M.S. Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Leidos in Webster, TX seeks an experienced Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) Hardware Development Engineer to advance life support hardware for NASA and commercial missions. You will design, integrate, test, and certify hardware, collaborating with NASA experts and industry partners across disciplines.

Requirements include 8+ years in aerospace or a Master's with 6+ years, strong technical writing, and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.