Project Engineer - Flight Projects

Barrios Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology, an engineering solutions partner with 45+ years supporting NASA and the commercial space industry, seeks a Project Engineer - Flight Projects. You will help develop project documentation, manage requirements, and coordinate with design teams to ensure hardware meets specs.

This role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and at least five years of space hardware experience, plus proficiency with MS Office, ability to develop test procedures, and collaboration across Johnson

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Five years of experience in the field or related area.
• Experience developing requirements documents and verification criteria.
• Experience with space hardware design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation.
• Ability to prepare written documents and present at meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop project documentation and maintain status of drawings, procurements, risks.
• Work with design team and analysts to ensure project requirements are achieved.
• Inspect hardware upon receipt to verify match with drawings/models.
• Test rig and equipment buildup as needed.
• Data analysis of test results.
• Assist project management with configuration control of project documentation.
• Develop test procedures and coordinate flight certification with NASA/JSC.
• Work with ISS vehicle office to develop integrated operation concepts.
• Develop presentations and report progress to the team lead.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

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.

Project Engineer - Flight Projects

Project Engineer will focus on

• Developing project documentation and maintaining status of drawings, procurements, risks. Etc.
• Working with design team and analyst to ensure project requirements are achieved.
• Inspection of hardware upon receipt to verify match with fabrication drawing/models
• Test rig and equipment buildup as needed
• Data analysis of test results
• Assist project management with configuration control of project documentation
• Development of test procedures including working with various organizations across JSC for flight certification of hardware.
• Working with the ISS community, specifically the vehicle office, to develop integrated operation con-ops
• Develop presentations.
• Work in a team environment and report to the team lead to provide status on progress and issues and for support.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, plus five (5) years 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 hardware systems
• 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, and design software and tools
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Preferences

• Previous experience in designing and building EVA related unique hardware
• Previous testing experience
• Knowledge/use of CAD modeling software
• 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
• Experience with NASA flight hardware certification process highly desired.
• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
• Ability to work independently

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• 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 when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a 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.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.