EVA Development SE&I Engineer

Job Description

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a EVA Development SE&I Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will:

• Evaluate from a Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) standpoint information provided by NASA's Commercial Partners via discussions and documentation adequately meets the requirements for all interfaces with the crewmember in the International Space Station (ISS), and Lunar Extravehicular Activity (EVA) environments as well as any vehicle or object that interfaces with the xEVA System.
• Example Interfaces: Gateway Airlock Module and exterior, ISS Airlock & exterior, Human Landing System(HLS) (SpaceX & Blue Origin), Lunar Terrain Vehicle, PR, Tools, Scientific Instruments, etc.
• Example Documents: ConOps, IRDs, DRDs, IDDs, ICDs, GR&As, Plans, Reports, System Specs, V&V, Model outputs, Analyses, etc.
• Perform other duties as required

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 minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• Strong knowledge of extravehicular activity (EVA), space suits and the ability to use lessons learned from historical EVA and vehicle systems (background in)
• Background in systems engineering
• Demonstrated history of understanding complex systems such as those under development for Artemis missions
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills such as speaking with and presenting to NASA programs, control boards, suit vendor teams, and vehicle vendor teams
• Strong history of reviewing technical documentation and providing meaningful feedback

Preferred Qualifications:

• The candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work independently to identify issues, prioritize responsibilities, and establish relationships with personnel on NASA teams, suit vendor teams, and vehicle vendor teams.
• 5+ years of human spaceflight experience including 2+ years of direct experience with extravehicular activity equipment, extravehicular systems and/or space suits

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.