Astrion · 2 days ago

PLSS Project Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Defense and Space Manufacturing

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Responsibilities

Perform project engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification

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

Design tests and perform tests of PLSS hardware

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

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CommunicationTeamwork vent loop gas flow ratesPressure managementPLSS outlet CO2 controlThermal control loopsAuxiliary thermal control loopsHeat removal capabilitiesWater/loop materials compatibilityDesign tradesHardware designManufacturing historyTestingComponent checkoutsPLSS level DVT/TVAC testing describe consequences of design alterations

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

5 - 10 years of related experience

License and certification may be required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes

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

Knowledge of xEMU selected design goals for each vent loop component

Knowledge of design trades that led to the selection of xEMU thermal loop component designs

Knowledge of hardware design, build/manufacturing history, testing including component checkouts and PLSS level DVT/TVAC testing

Ability to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design