Job Description

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a IVA Spacesuit Project Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Survival and Thermal Systems section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As IVA Spacesuit Project Engineer, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 2-5 years of experience. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

**International travel may be required. Possible straight time overtime and a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) **

As an IVA Spacesuit Project Engineer this work may include:

• Coordinate the technical execution of IVA spacesuit hardware throughout the product lifecycle, including design, fabrication, integration, qualification, certification, and operational support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including systems, mechanical, electrical, thermal, materials, manufacturing, quality, safety, human factors, logistics, and test engineering.
• Develop and maintain Task Performance Sheets (TPS), work packages, engineering task plans, schedules, and project documentation.
• Support procurement activities by developing technical specifications, evaluating supplier capabilities, coordinating material acquisitions, and tracking long-lead hardware.
• Coordinate engineering change implementation, configuration management, and hardware release activities.
• Support qualification, acceptance, integration, and environmental testing of IVA spacesuit systems and associated crew survival equipment.
• Participate in test planning, procedure development, test execution, troubleshooting, and post-test data reviews.
• Lead technical troubleshooting efforts during development, manufacturing, testing, and integration activities.
• Coordinate logistics activities including hardware tracking, inventory management, shipping, receiving, and flight hardware accountability.
• Support risk identification, issue resolution, and corrective action implementation.
• Prepare technical presentations and status reports for engineering leadership and customers.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and integrated product team (IPT) meetings.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and product quality
• Perform other duties as required.

Required

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or related area
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Experience supporting hardware development and engineering integration.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, requirements management, and configuration management.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic development environment.

Preferred

• The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience supporting crew survival systems
• 5–10 years of engineering experience supporting aerospace or human spaceflight programs.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting crew survival systems and/or IVA spacesuit systems.
• Experience supporting NASA or commercial human spaceflight programs.
• Experience with IVA pressure garments, helmets, gloves, visors, restraint systems, or crew equipment.
• Experience with procurement and supplier management.
• Experience writing Task Performance Sheets (TPS), work instructions, engineering procedures, or test procedures.
• Familiarity with engineering project planning and scheduling tools.
• Experience in many of the following areas:
  • IVA Spacesuit Systems
  • Crew Survival Systems
  • Pressure Garment Systems
  • Human-Rated Spacecraft
  • Space Systems Integration
  • Qualification Testing
  • Acceptance Testing
  • Environmental Testing
  • Systems Verification and Validation
  • Test Procedure Development
  • Task Performance Sheet (TPS) Development
  • Procurement and Supplier Coordination
  • Logistics and Material Management
  • Hardware Tracking and Configuration Control
  • Engineering Change Management
  • Failure Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
  • Troubleshooting Complex Hardware Systems
  • Risk Management
  • Requirements Management
  • Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Key Competencies
  • Technical problem solving
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project coordination
  • Systems thinking
  • Organization and planning
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Initiative and accountability
  • Continuous improvement mindset
• Preferred Industry Experience
  • Human spaceflight
  • Commercial crew programs
  • Space systems development
  • Crew survival equipment
  • IVA spacesuit development
  • Aerospace manufacturing
  • Flight hardware integration
  • Government aerospace contracts
  • Spacecraft testing and certification

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is 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.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.