Spacesuit Project Engineer

Barrios Technology Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology is seeking a Spacesuit Project Engineer to join our NASA-focused team in Houston, TX. You will lead EVA spacesuit design tests, develop test plans, and coordinate with NASA facilities to ensure safe, reliable hardware for exploration missions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2 years of related experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple technical disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2 years of related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical system design, drawings, materials, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform project and test engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.
• Develop essential documentation for the assigned tests including test plans, hazard analyses, test procedures, Test Readiness Review documentation, and any additional operations-related products.
• Design tests and test rigs, identifying instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Coordinate test activities and requirements with NASA test facilities.
• Setup and execute tests and prepare summary reports documenting test results.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within spacesuit hardware, development test articles, or test support hardware.
• Select and apply engineering techniques to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Overview

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 Spacesuit Project Engineer to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company!

Responsibilities

The Spacesuit Project Engineer will:

• Perform project and test engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.

• Develop essential documentation for the assigned tests including test plans, hazard analyses, test procedures, Test Readiness Review documentation, and any additional operations-related products.

• Design tests and test rigs, identifying instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

• Coordinate test activities and requirements with NASA test facilities.

• Setup and execute tests and prepare summary reports documenting test results.

• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within spacesuit hardware, development test articles, or test support hardware.

• Select and apply engineering techniques to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with experience in the field or in a related area, plus two (2) years of experience.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and component level and system level testing.

Preferences:

• Experience as a project engineer or test engineer.

• Experience with NASA test processes.

• Familiar with electro-mechanical hardware elements (pumps, relief valves, control valves, heating elements, water quality instrumentation, temperature/pressure sensors, etc), and data acquisition systems.

• Experience with oxygen systems or life support systems or LabView programming are all pluses.

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.
• Thispositionmayrequiresomecommutingand travelingto 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.