Spacesuit Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacesuit Test Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you 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
• Become a certified Suit Test Engineer and lead the execution of spacesuit testing
• 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 :

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 Qualifications :

Benefits

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.