Project Engineer - Lunar Tools

Overview

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.

Project Engineer - Lunar Tools (partnering with Oceaneering).

• Develop project documentation and maintain status of drawings, procurements, and risks.
• Work with design team and analyst to ensure project requirements are achieved.
• Inspect hardware upon receipt to verify match with fabrication drawing/models.
• Build test rigs and equipment as needed.
• Analyze test data.
• Assist project management with configuration control of project documentation.
• Develop test procedures and collaborate with various organizations across JSC for flight certification of hardware.
• Work with the JSC community to develop integrated operation concepts.
• Develop presentations.
• Work in a team environment and report to the team lead to provide status on progress and issues.
• Perform other duties as 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.
• Experience with the development of requirements documents, including functional requirements and verification success criteria.
• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware systems.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and tools.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

• Previous experience in designing and building EVA‑related unique hardware.
• Previous testing experience.
• Knowledge/use of CAD modeling software.
• Familiarity with machine shop techniques and processing hardware through the manufacturing process.
• Ability to perform hands‑on test buildup, data processing, and documentation including test plans and reports.
• Experience with NASA flight hardware certification process highly desired.
• Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
• Opportunities for long‑term growth and development.

The role is primarily office‑based but may involve inside or outside work depending on tasks.

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

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 or hazard to the employee or others.