Spaceflight Hardware Project Engineer - Power and Propulsion Division

Astrion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Johnson Space Center is seeking a Spaceflight Structural Hardware Systems Engineer to join the Power and Propulsion Division. You will support design and testing of critical flight hardware, collaborate with project teams, and generate essential documentation for verification and procedures.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of related experience, with familiarity in electrical components and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of related experience.
• Familiar with electrical components and systems.
• Ability to work independently when required; self-motivated and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and test support in various development aspects for Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate.
• Support project teams with test procedures and verification & validation processes.
• Perform testing and verification of flight hardware; maintain baseline test configurations.
• Generate essential paperwork (TPS, DR, DTP) and document changes as needed.
• Collaborate in a team environment and report to project managers for technical support.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical failures.
• Coordinate with project personnel to remove roadblocks and keep schedule on track.
• Perform duties per established guidelines and work with technicians to build and test systems.

Skills

Bachelor-level Engineering degree

2–5 years experience

Electrical components familiarity

Independent work capability

Team player in dynamic environment

Lab environment troubleshooting

Written/verbal communication

Visualize complex systems

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Spaceflight Hardware Project Engineer - Power and Propulsion Division

LOCATION: NASA Johnson Space CenterJOB STATUS:Full Time, Onsite

CLEARANCE:Background check & U.S. Citizenship required

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spaceflight Structural Hardware Systems Engineer to join the team!

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• 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.
• Familiar with electrical components and systems
• Ability to work independently when required
• Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required
• Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

This position has been posted at multiple levels.Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS

• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience with procedure development
• Co-op or Intern experience at JSC or other NASA agency
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process
• Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside Vendors
• Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and requirements
• Willing to work off hours/alternative shifts when running tests.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate

• Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes

• Perform testing and verification of flight hardware

• Maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes

• Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed

• Work in a collaborative, team environment and report to project managers for technical support, task assignment, and processes

• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within hardware or test support hardware

• Work with project assigned personnel to resolve any roadblocks to keep the project executing on schedule and moving forward

• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions

• Work with technicians to build and test designed systems

• Perform other duties as required.