Project Engineer (NASA HHPC)

Leidos; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Project Engineer in Houston, Texas, to lead technical development for NASA spaceflight hardware projects. The role includes collaborating with engineering teams on hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $87,100 to $157,450, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in developing spaceflight hardware.
• Experience in hardware manufacturing and testing.
• Ability to analyze performance data and resolve engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and testing of spaceflight hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for project integration.
• Develop and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Standard laboratory test equipment

Job description

Project Engineer – Houston, Texas

Leidos has an opening for a Project Engineer in Houston, Texas. The Project Engineer will serve as the primary technical point of contact and hardware subject matter expert for assigned projects within the HHPC2 Engineering Department. This role provides technical leadership and hands‑on support throughout the hardware development lifecycle, including planning, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and verification activities while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and NASA stakeholders to deliver spaceflight hardware solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop, integrate, and test spaceflight hardware.
• Generate, process, and disposition Task Performance Sheets (TPS) and Discrepancy Reports (DRs) throughout the hardware lifecycle.
• Read, interpret, and update engineering drawings, including preparing redlines and providing design feedback.
• Develop assembly plans, test strategies, procedures, and test configurations based on project requirements and verification documentation.
• Perform development, certification, acceptance, interface, and verification testing of hardware and systems.
• Plan, oversee, execute, analyze, and document hardware and component testing activities.
• Analyze test data, prepare technical reports, and recommend design improvements.
• Support requirements development and verification activities while ensuring compliance with NASA standards and processes.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, conduct root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate technical development efforts, identify and mitigate project risks, and capture lessons learned to support continuous process improvement.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including technical reports, analyses, engineering memoranda, and other project deliverables.
• Support Human‑In‑The‑Loop (HITL) testing activities.
• Interface directly with NASA stakeholders, customers, and cross‑functional technical teams to communicate project status and technical solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with at least 10 years of experience supporting the development of spaceflight hardware for NASA exploration programs, including Human Landing System (HLS), Orion, or similar NASA Johnson Space Center programs.
• Experience with hardware manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with configuration management, data management processes, and engineering change request (ECR) submission.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis, failure investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze hardware performance data, troubleshoot technical issues, and resolve complex engineering problems.
• Experience presenting technical information and documenting engineering results for technical and programmatic audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using standard laboratory test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power supplies).
• Experience troubleshooting integrated electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Familiarity with NASA Johnson Space Center engineering and configuration management tools (e.g., MIDAS, CDS, QARC, ELABEL, EDS, ISS PART, and JEDII).

Clearance and Citizenship

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.

Pay Range

$87,100.00 – $157,450.00

Benefits

Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.