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Astrion · 2 days ago

Human Landing System (HLS) IVA Suit Systems Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Astrion is seeking a Human Landing System (HLS) IVA Suit Systems Engineer to join our team in support of NASA’s pursuit of deep space exploration. In this role, you will support the development of flight hardware for the HLS IVA Suit Project within JSC's Crew Survival Engineering.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the project in designing, developing, testing and certifying spacesuit-related hardware for spaceflight application

Creating verification products relevant to hardware to show requirement compliance and mission

Be an active participant in preparing and presenting content for design reviews with the HLS program

Lead/support any related team meetings or program meetings

Review the data products submitted by each Commercial Provider and assess the architecture, designs, and performance against requirements

Working with other project team members to ensure project requirements are achieved

Keep relevant program stakeholders abreast of project development and operational status

Shall provide statuses, schedule, and forward work information to ensure all necessary project objectives and milestones are being accomplished on time and within program/project resources

Support IVA Suit Project Manager in integration and discussions with external orgs including Flight Operations Directorate (FOD), Crew Office (CB), Engineering Directorate (EA) and Crew Training representatives

Support IVA Suit Project Manager in the managing of the project's Technical, Schedule, Cost and Risk as needed

Maintain a responsive and productive working relationship with HLS program personnel and any vendor or subcontractors

Systems Engineer will support PM who leads and provide weekly statuses to the HLS program, working actions given by program (as needed) and presenting at program forums for items such as hardware certification, project status, and/or risks

Traveling to support project meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), development efforts, qualification (certification) testing, failure investigations or technical issues, crew training activities and other critical project tasks are all responsibilities for this position

Work in a team environment and report to project management to provide status on progress and issues related to support of the HLS IVA Suit project

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Systems engineeringSpace system hardwareRequirements developmentNASA flight processesMechanical designElectrical designTesting experienceMicrosoft OfficeHuman factors engineeringSafety processesWritten communicationVerbal presentationIndependent work

Required

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

Experience with the development of requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria

Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of Space system hardware. Prior experience in pressure, oxygen systems, suit systems would be considered a bonus

Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and tools

Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings

Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures

Preferred

BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph.D. degree and zero (0) years direct engineering experience

Experience with NASA flight processes including Class I/II/III hardware

Experienced knowledge of systems engineering topics, including verification and validation

Previous experience in designing and building unique hardware

Previous testing experience

Familiarity with machine shop techniques and processing hardware through the manufacturing process

Ability to perform hands-on test buildup, data processing, and documentation including test plans and reports

Ability to work independently

Exposure to human factors engineering

Exposure to safety processes and risk management techniques