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Mclaurin Aerospace · 1 month ago

Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer

Houston, TX, USA, 77058

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Mclaurin Aerospace is focused on human space exploration and innovation, and they are seeking a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer to join their team. The role involves performing project engineering functions, supporting hardware development, and planning hardware troubleshooting for spacesuit systems.

AerospaceTest and Measurement

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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 degreeLabviewPressure systemsThermal control knowledgeTesting environment experienceCommunication skillsTeamwork

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

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

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

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)