Spacesuit Test Engineer - Astrion

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Spacesuit Test Engineer for the JETS II Contract, supporting the Space Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Houston, TX

JOB STATUS: Full-time

TRAVEL: none

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and component level and system level testing
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience as a project engineer or test engineer
• Experience with NASA test processes
• Familiar with electro-mechanical hardware elements (pumps, relief valves, control valves, heating elements, water quality instrumentation, temperature/pressure sensors, etc.), and data acquisition systems
• Experience with oxygen systems or life support systems or LabView programming are all pluses
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform project and test engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification
• Develop essential documentation for the assigned tests including test plans, hazard analyses, test procedures, Test Readiness Review documentation, and any additional operations-related products
• Design tests and test rigs, identifying instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Coordinate test activities and requirements with NASA test facilities
• Setup and execute tests and prepare summary reports documenting test results
• Become a certified Suit Test Engineer and lead the execution of spacesuit testing
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within spacesuit hardware, development test articles, or test support hardware
• Select and apply engineering techniques to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions
• Perform other duties as required

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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