Space Suit Design Engineer

## Space Suit Design Engineer Apply:
Webster, Texas:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R2129800
*
* Title:

** Space Suit Design Engineer
** Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !
** Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.

K  is seeking a
** SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER
** to support our
** SPACE SUIT OPERATIONS TEAM
** for K ’s Science and Space division on the xEVAS contract.

The
** SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER*
* ** SPACE SUIT DESIGN ENGINEER
** will be part of the team that supports the Space Suit Division at K  on the xEVAS contract. The candidate will work on a collaborative team developing, building and maintaining Space Suits and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond**.
**** RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems using applied engineering principles, including solid and fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
* Perform engineering design evaluations.
* Procure, assemble, and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions, refinements, and to demonstrate performance.
* Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.
* Produce other required design documentation.
* Assist in the development of requirements for hardware.
* Ensure designs satisfy requirements and demonstrate performance in a thorough verification and validation program.
* Support production of hardware, evaluate anomalies and incorporate corrective actions.
* Perform trade studies for technology development.
* Analyze data and make recommendations for improvement.
* Understand nominal and off-nominal operations for a technical system and its interaction(s) with other systems.
* Manage multiple issues at one time and develop an integrated solution.
* Work with fabrication and manufacturing departments to ensure final design is properly executed in the creation of mechanical products.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** REQUIRED EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

**
* *
* Education:

** Must have a
** bachelor’s degree
** in the field of
** mechanical or aerospace engineering,
** or a related field.
* ** Years of

Experience:

** This position requires 3 to 7 years
** of experience.
*** This position requires you to work
** onsite in Houston, Texas near the Johnson Space Center (77058).
*** The candidate must possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership, and team working skills.
* Demonstrated skill in using computer-aided design (CAD) software in design work.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with peers and cross-functional teams and external customers.
** PREFERRED EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

*** Hands-on familiarity with production grade manufacturing equipment.
* Experience using established engineering principles in the design and development of life critical components for use in extreme environments.
* Experience with qualification and acceptance testing.
* Good communication skills, verbal and written
* Good interpersonal skills
** WORK LOCATION
** This position is located onsite at customer facility.
** K  Benefits
** K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development. to learn more:  K  Benefits#LI-DS1