PLSS Project Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid insurance (medical, dental, etc.)

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k with employer match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a PLSS Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This role focuses on EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test and certification, working to meet NASA standards.

You will collaborate with a passionate, diverse team to analyze requirements, develop robust design solutions, and update work plans for PLSS scope. Strong communication and engineering credibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of vent loop gas flow, PLSS components, and NASA design goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform project engineering for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test and certification.
• Analyze customer requirements and develop design solutions in a team environment.
• Update PLSS work scope plans with Team leadership.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze PLSS hardware components and test configurations.
• Assist with troubleshooting during testing and integration.
• Review drawings, requirements, and specifications to ensure NASA standards compliance.
• Contribute to test reports, hazard analyses, design reviews, procedures, and TPS creation and execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NASA standards knowledge

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a PLSS Project Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If Selected You Will

• Perform project engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.
• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
• Work with the PLSS Team leadership to update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems Design equipment, design and assemble test configurations and complete testing of PLSS hardware..
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues identified during testing and integration.
• Review engineering drawings, requirements, and system specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with NASA standards.
• Contribute to documentation, including test reports, hazard analyses, design reviews, procedures and TPS creation and execution.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes. Should have detailed knowledge on xEMU selected design goals for each vent loop component. Areas of knowledge on each component should include: detailed understanding of each component's design and purpose in the overall vent loop and PLSS design, pressure capabilities, flow rates/delta pressure during flow, and functional operations. Should understand previous vent loop build/manufacturing issues and testing including component checkouts and DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.
• Detailed knowledge of thermal control and auxiliary thermal control loops including heat removal capabilities, pressures and flow rates, water/loop materials compatibility, issues with extended quiescent stowage. Detailed knowledge of design trades that led to the selection of xEMU thermal loop component designs, detailed knowledge of hardware design, knowledge of xEMU thermal loop hardware build/manufacturing history including issues encountered and resolution, and knowledge of testing including component checkouts and PLSS level DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.