Mclaurin Aerospace · 19 hours ago
Project Engineer, Electrical Power Systems
Houston, TX, USA, 77058
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expMclaurin Aerospace is focused on human space exploration and innovation, and they are seeking a Project Engineer, Electrical Power Systems to join their JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role involves supporting the design, integration, and testing of electrical power subsystems for lunar operations, contributing to technical documentation, and growing into a technical leadership position.
AerospaceTest and Measurement
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the design, integration, and test of VIPER's electrical power subsystem
Develop mock-ups and support subsystem assembly activities
Perform troubleshooting and contribute to test and verification (T&V) activities
Work with electrical and mechanical systems, supporting anomaly resolution
Generate technical documentation
Serve as part of the Mission Operations team that will participate in Lunar operations after launch
Grow into a technical leadership role supporting VIPER's electrical power subsystem and mission operations
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area
Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, testbed development, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring, and control panel design
Experience with PLC/HMI programming, LabVIEW, or similar test automation tools
Ability to work with common hand tools and perform mechanical/electrical integration tasks
Strong organizational and communication skills; self-motivated and adaptable
U.S. Citizenship required
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 1-5 years of relevant experience
Internship or co-op experience at NASA or in aerospace test environments
Experience with PCB design (Altium), SPICE simulation, or relay/ladder logic
Familiarity with JSC processes, engineering life cycle, and spaceflight hardware
Exposure to avionics or power systems integration and test
Experience with discrepancy reporting, test procedure development, and anomaly resolution
Interest in growing into a technical SME role supporting mission operations and subsystem performance
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)
Company
Mclaurin Aerospace
Mclaurin Aerospace expertise in the development, certification and flight test of aerospace vehicles with end-to-end design and analysis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rhonda Mclaurin
President and CEO
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