Spaceflight Hardware Systems Engineer — Power & Propulsion

Astrion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Spaceflight Hardware Project Engineer for NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This onsite role focuses on power and propulsion hardware, design, and testing in a collaborative environment.

You will support the Engineering Directorate with test procedures, verification activities, and flight hardware validation, contributing to spaceflight programs while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience at NASA or aerospace.
• Familiar with electrical components and systems.
• Ability to work independently in a lab environment.
• Able to troubleshoot laboratory hardware and tests.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and test support for Johnson Space Center engineering projects.
• Develop test procedures and verification processes.
• Perform testing and verification of flight hardware.
• Maintain baseline test configurations and document changes.
• Prepare TPS, DR, and DTP paperwork as needed.
• Collaborate with project teams and report to project managers.
• Troubleshoot hardware to resolve mechanical/electrical failures.
• Coordinate with technicians to build and test systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

2-5 years experience

Electrical components familiarity

Independent team player

Laboratory troubleshooting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Lab equipment operation

Test documentation tools

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Spaceflight Hardware Project Engineer for NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This onsite role focuses on power and propulsion hardware, design, and testing in a collaborative environment.

You will support the Engineering Directorate with test procedures, verification activities, and flight hardware validation, contributing to spaceflight programs while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.