Portable Life Support System; PLSS Project​/Test Engineer

Overview

Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project/Test Engineer position with Aerodyne Industries collaborating with NASA. Key focus: EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification to enable deep space exploration and benefit Earth.

• Perform project engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.
• Analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions in a team environment.
• Update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope with team leadership.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems, including equipment design, test configuration assembly, and hardware testing.
• Assist troubleshooting and resolving technical issues identified during testing and integration.
• Review engineering drawings, requirements, and system specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with NASA standards.
• Contribute to documentation, including test reports, hazard analyses, design reviews, procedures, and TPS creation and execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in aerospace or life support systems engineering preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of NASA standards and certification processes.
• Proficiency in project engineering tools and documentation.

• Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed and open loop modes.
• Knowledge of xEMU vent loop component design goals, flow rates/delta pressure, and functional operations.
• Experience with pressure systems, relief valves, transducers, flow meters, and calibration processes.
• Thermal control loop design and testing experience, including heat removal, pressure, flow rates, and component build history.

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Management prerogative to select at any level advertised.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency required.
• U.S. government background investigation required.

Office environment with occasional outside work. 90% sitting or standing. 5% lifting up to 25 lbs. Standard office equipment. Regular attendance required.