Astrion
Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer
Astrion, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer at Astrion. LOCATION: NASA Johnson Space Center | Avionic Systems Division. JOB STATUS: Full Time. CLEARANCE: Background check & U.S. Citizenship required. Responsibilities
Perform project engineering tasks supporting the PLSS, including hardware development, assembly, and maintenance. Define, develop, procure, and build ground support equipment (GSE) and test support equipment (TSE) to evaluate spacesuit hardware. Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures in flight hardware, development test articles, or test support equipment. Develop comprehensive documentation including assembly procedures, test plans, detailed test procedures, and operations-related products. Collaborate with PLSS team leadership to update work plans, technical agreements, and project scope documentation. Capture new risks or update existing PLSS Risk Mitigation Plans in collaboration with PLSS team leads. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Demonstrated experience in engineering or a closely related technical field. Strong written and oral communication skills; effective team player. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with LabVIEW for test and data acquisition applications. Hands-on experience in laboratory or testing environments. Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in both closed- and open-loop modes. Deep understanding of xEMU vent loop and thermal loop component design goals, including functionality, pressure and flow rates, component build/manufacturing history, testing (DVT/TVAC), and potential consequences of design modifications. Experience with thermal control and auxiliary thermal loops, including heat removal capabilities, pressures, flow rates, water/materials compatibility, and design trade-offs. Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and their calibration. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer at Astrion. LOCATION: NASA Johnson Space Center | Avionic Systems Division. JOB STATUS: Full Time. CLEARANCE: Background check & U.S. Citizenship required. Responsibilities
Perform project engineering tasks supporting the PLSS, including hardware development, assembly, and maintenance. Define, develop, procure, and build ground support equipment (GSE) and test support equipment (TSE) to evaluate spacesuit hardware. Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures in flight hardware, development test articles, or test support equipment. Develop comprehensive documentation including assembly procedures, test plans, detailed test procedures, and operations-related products. Collaborate with PLSS team leadership to update work plans, technical agreements, and project scope documentation. Capture new risks or update existing PLSS Risk Mitigation Plans in collaboration with PLSS team leads. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Demonstrated experience in engineering or a closely related technical field. Strong written and oral communication skills; effective team player. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with LabVIEW for test and data acquisition applications. Hands-on experience in laboratory or testing environments. Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in both closed- and open-loop modes. Deep understanding of xEMU vent loop and thermal loop component design goals, including functionality, pressure and flow rates, component build/manufacturing history, testing (DVT/TVAC), and potential consequences of design modifications. Experience with thermal control and auxiliary thermal loops, including heat removal capabilities, pressures, flow rates, water/materials compatibility, and design trade-offs. Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and their calibration. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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