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Jacobs · 3 months ago

Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer

United States-Texas-Houston-20331-ESCG

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Jacobs is a leading engineering solutions provider working closely with NASA on space exploration projects. They are seeking a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer to perform engineering functions supporting the development and maintenance of spacesuit systems, including troubleshooting hardware issues and developing essential documentation for the project.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Work with the PLSS Team leadership to update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope

Work with the PLSS team leads to capture any new risks to the PLSS project/technical scope, or to update the status of PLSS Risk Mitigation Plans

Qualification

Engineering degreePLSS knowledgePressure systems experienceLabview familiarityTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

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

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

Preferred

Familiarity with Labview

Experience in a lab or testing environment

Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes. Should have detailed knowledge on xEMU selected design goals for each vent loop component. Areas of knowledge on each component should include: detailed understanding of each component's design and purpose in the overall vent loop and PLSS design, pressure capabilities, flow rates/delta pressure during flow, and functional operations. Should understand previous vent loop build/manufacturing issues and testing including component checkouts and DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design

Detailed knowledge of thermal control and auxiliary thermal control loops including heat removal capabilities, pressures and flow rates, water/loop materials compatibility, issues with extended quiescent stowage. Detailed knowledge of design trades that led to the selection of xEMU thermal loop component designs, detailed knowledge of hardware design, knowledge of xEMU thermal loop hardware build/manufacturing history including issues encountered and resolution, and knowledge of testing including component checkouts and PLSS level DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design

Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each is preferred