Project Engineer (TVAC Systems)
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
- Full-Time
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 Project Engineer (TVAC Systems) to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
- Provide project engineering support to one or more projects
- Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for a wide range of test related projects
- Manage budget and schedule of projects that are assigned
- Work in a team environment, and report to a section manager for technical support, task assignment, and processes
- Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings
- Support hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures with test support hardware
- Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports(DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed
- Place and carefully track progress of procurements
- Prepare and present designs at various engineering design reviews
- 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.
- 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
- Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
- Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
- Self-motivated, team player and adaptable to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required
- Ability to coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to trouble-shoot facility problems and determine appropriate corrective actions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels
- Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years' relevant engineering experience
- Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
- Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems Training
- Inventor, Creo or other similar CAD Soft ware package is preferred
- PMP certification
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
- Individual may be required to climb ladders and/or work in Confined Spaces
- Individual may be required to work in Oxygen Deficiency Hazard areas
- Individual may be required to work in High Noise environment
- Individual may be required to occasionally work off -hours, nights, or weekends to support mission critical projects
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Positive work-life balance
- 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO
- 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
- Education assistance
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
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.
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