Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference?

If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe.

We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth.

We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer** to join the team with ERC , a teammate company.

As a **Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer** you will:

+ 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

**Requisition Qualifications:**

This position has been posted at multiple levels.

Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

+ 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.

**Requisition Preferences:**

+ 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.

**Why Join Our Team?**

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

+ Excellent personal and professional career growth
+ 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
+ Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
+ Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

+ 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.

**Essential Functions**

**Work Environment**

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

**Physical Requirements**

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).

May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

(5% of time).

**Equipment and Machines**

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

**Attendance**

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.

Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

**Other Essential Functions**

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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