Project Engineer - Houston, United States - GeoControl Systems, Inc.

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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Deorbit Vehicle Oversight Engineer to join the team with JETS II Teammate Company, GeoControl Systems, Inc.

The Project Engineer for the ISS & Orion Life Support Systems will:

• Maintain Life Support Systems Flight Hardware before and after flight
  
• Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed
  
• Perform engineering and testing functions in manufacturing, procuring, assembling, and testing flight hardware items
  
• Coordinate with matrix organizations and vendors in issue resolution, assembly, and testing of flight hardware
  
• Investigate and analyze flight hardware anomalies and implement corrective actions
  
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions
  
• Work in a team environment and report to a more senior engineer, project lead, or project manager for technical support, task assignment, processes (training & implementation)
  
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of engineering tasks -
  
• Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity
  
• Perform other duties as required
  

Requirements

• This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidates experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
  
• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines
  
• Basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, thermal testing, design software and tools, and office software
  
• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
  
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules and to work unsupervised for long periods of time Requisition Preferences:
  
• Prior experience with flight hardware or with Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) hardware development
  
• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
  
• 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.
  

Benefits

Benefits

GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.