Project Test Engineer-GARLIC

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.

We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

We are seeking a Project/Test Engineer to join the JETSII Contract to support a temporary role for the GARLIC team.
GARLIC (Grains Aerosolized of Regolith Liberated in an Internal Cabin) aims to increase the fidelity of the test data by performance in a mock lunar EVA and performing dust mitigation in a vacuum chamber. This work additionally automates, standardizes, and baselines dust mitigation for future testing and reference. From this work, it is expected that the first quantifiable dust mitigation efficacy and liberation data in a representative environment will be obtained and used across both the Artemis and Moon Base campaigns by a number of projects and offices.

This position is suited for an engineer who can work across test planning and execution, logistics coordination, procedure development, and cross functional team alignment. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a dynamic project environment and can grow with the program.

The Project Test Engineer - GARLIC will:

• Work in a team environment.
• Assist in the setup, reconfiguration, and clean-up of test area
• Startup and shutdown the system following the respective checklists
• Monitor key performance indicators during tests to ensure test subject's safety
• Be proficient with using a computer and following a computerized checklist
• Learn and perform emergency procedures when required
• Be vigilant for events or conditions that require immediate action to stop the test
• Operate standard equipment and/or instruments including hand-held power tools and manual (i.e. non-CNC) machine shop tools (i.e. lathes, drill press, mills, band saw, etc.)
• Proficiency with hand-tools (i.e. screw drivers, ratchets, wrenches, rivet tools, etc.) - Perform maintenance and operation of mechanical systems in assigned work areas, including research, documentation, acquiring parts, repairing, and calibration of devices and systems
• Determine and develop methods, procedures, and laboratory apparatus required to fulfill assignments and achieve prescribed objectives
• Prepare and update safety documentation, such as Hazard Analyses
• Prepare written materials for Test Readiness Reviews
• Adhere to written and standardized operating procedures, policies, and protocols for use of equipment
• Practice machine shop safety protocols
• Have an ability to visualize and solve practical problems
• Assist in preparation of test procedures, test preparation sheets, discrepancy report disposition, unscheduled maintenance order reports, operational servicing reports, breadboard or developmental equipment sketches, and test setup or test article jig design
• Maintain calibration for facility equipment
• Work at elevated locations using systems/equipment such as ladders, man-lifts, scaffolding other work platforms.
• Maintain equipment as necessary, including preventive maintenance and repairs or replacement of parts.
• Maintain work area in a neat, orderly, and safe condition
• Identify and correct potential hazards and/or unsafe acts/conditions at the work site.

Required Education/Experience/

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related technical field emphasis on electrical, thermal, pressure systems and mechanical engineering.
• Experience supporting complex aerospace, test, integration, operations.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines to coordinate technical work and drive execution.
• Experience developing or supporting engineering documentation, procedures, plans, or readiness products.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferences:

• Experience with NASA or human spaceflight/project engineering processes.
• Experience supporting spacecraft, payload, or other complex system integration and tests.
• Experience with hardware handling, transportation, GSE, pathfinding, or environmental/functional test campaigns.
• Experience…