IVA Spacesuit Project Engineer

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 IVA Spacesuit Project Engineer to join the team with Oceaneering, a teammate company! We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, procurement, and sustainment of Intravehicular Activity (IVA) spacesuit systems for human-rated spaceflight programs. This role serves as the technical integrator between engineering disciplines, manufacturing, suppliers, test organizations, logistics, and program management to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical hardware. The IVA spacesuit programs and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment. The Project Engineer will play a key role in coordinating technical activities, resolving issues, supporting qualification testing, managing procurement efforts, developing technical documentation, and driving project execution from design through flight readiness. Primary Responsibilities Coordinate the technical execution of IVA spacesuit hardwarethroughout 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. 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 and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a 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. Requisition Preferences: The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience supporting crew survival systems 5–10 years of engineering experiencesupporting aerospace or human spaceflight programs. Minimum5 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 PerformanceSheet (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 Why Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave: 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 Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position. Must be able tocomplete 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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