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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 Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer to join the team with Aerodyne Industries, a teammate company.

As a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer you will:

• Perform project engineering functions supporting the spacesuit Portable Life Support System (PLSS), including hardware development, assembly, and maintenance
• Define, develop, procure, and build new ground support equipment (GSE) and test support equipment (TSE) needed for the evaluation of spacesuit hardware
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware, development test articles, or test support hardware
• Develop essential documentation for the system including assembly procedures, test plans, detailed test procedures, and any additional operations-related products
• Design tests, identifying instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Coordinate test activities and requirements with test facilities
• Provide direction to matrix organizations during all phases of hardware requirements development, design, manufacturing, and testing
• Coordinate fabrication of 3D printed parts for and assemble hatches for audio lab testing
• Make minor design changes to hatch components and assist audio lab in installation of components and test execution
• Refurbish existing pump test rig to use for pump noise dampening solutions
• Working with team to get LabVIEW functional
• Verify electrical functionality
• Design/assemble charging method
• Prototype and fabricate acoustic dampening solutions for the pumps
• Designing and running tests for acoustic dampening

• Assist in ordering components for and assembling audio system componentsPerform other duties as required

REQUISITION QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.Ideal candidate is someone who is able to be self-led (after task is explained and taught) and a creative problem solver. Preferred background would be Mechanical/Aerospace engineering, but open to others that would have basic mechanical skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.