Project Engineer - Orbital Debris Science Project (ADV0006T7) - ERC

Job Title

Project Engineer - Orbital Debris Science Project (ADV0006T7) - ERC

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Johnson Space Center - Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)

Job Description

For more than 30 years, ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers' and the nation's toughest challenges. ERC is a trusted partner to the Defense and Space communities. We provide the advanced engineering, innovative technology, and subject-matter expertise to deliver the mission results our customers need to keep the nation safe and secure. Our unique solutions enhance readiness, optimize performance, and help ensure success in the air, on the ground and in space.

An essential part of our success is our corporate culture built on respect, empowerment, and collaboration. Our culture elevates our people, ensuring they provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing. We believe that are our people are our best asset and human connection our greatest strength.

Our ~2,000 employees work on the most critical missions in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force (USAF), NASA, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). We provide support for Test and Evaluation (T&E), Modeling & Simulation, Agile Software Development, Systems Engineering, and more. Our teams' current projects range from engineering and logistics support for vital space hardware to platform and weapons modeling, simulation, and engineering.

Check us out on ERC.US

Your role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer - Orbital Debris Science Project to join the JETS II contract team located at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

What you'll do all day:

• Support the project through hardware development, manufacturing, assembly, testing and final delivery, in addition to troubleshooting anomalies
• Work in a team environment, and report to the project manager and for technical support, task assignment, and processes
• Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and - Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed
• Develop and execute technical test procedures to ensure proper function of systems
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures with hardware, if any
• Confirm workmanship is performed in accordance with test procedures and checklists
• Maintain parts inventory
• Participate in status meetings of test coordination, buildup, and integration
• Interact frequently with other JETS teams and departments
• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer, and other NASA support contractors, and international space partners
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions. - International travel may be required
• Perform other duties as required

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians
• Are good at communicating with people
• Have a positive attitude
• Enjoy multitasking

Minimum requirements for this position:

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
• Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels
• Experience with test procedure development
• Familiar with reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree
• Experience with NASA/JSC Class I and Class 1-E flight hardware process and certification
• Familiarity with common hand tools and proficiency using them to perform. assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting on mechanical and electrical systems
• Familiarity with common test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis
• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
• Co-op or Intern experience at JSC or other NASA org

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.