Mb Solutions Inc
Portable Life Support System Project Engineer
Mb Solutions Inc, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Houston, TX, USA | Full Time
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 have an exciting opportunity for a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer to join the team with Mb Solutions, a teammate company.
As a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer you will:
Perform project engineering functions supporting the spacesuit Portable Life Support System (PLSS), including hardware development, assembly, and maintenance
Define, develop, procure, and build new ground support equipment (GSE) and test support equipment (TSE) needed for the evaluation of spacesuit hardware
Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware, development test articles, or test support hardware
Develop essential documentation for the system including assembly procedures, test plans, detailed test procedures, and any additional operations-related products
Design tests, identifying instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Coordinate test activities and requirements with test facilities
Provide direction to matrix organizations during all phases of hardware requirements development, design, manufacturing, and testing
Coordinate fabrication of 3D printed parts for and assemble hatches for audio lab testing
Make minor design changes to hatch components and assist audio lab in installation of components and test execution
Refurbish existing pump test rig to use for pump noise dampening solutions
Working with team to get LabVIEW functional
Verify electrical functionality
Design/assemble charging method
Prototype and fabricate acoustic dampening solutions for the pumps
Designing and running tests for acoustic dampening
Assist in ordering components for and assembling audio system components
Perform other duties as required
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Ideal candidate is someone who is able to be self-led (after task is explained and taught) and a creative problem solver. Preferred background would be Mechanical/Aerospace engineering, but open to others that would have basic mechanical skills.
Requisition Preferences:
Basic familiarity with CREO/CAD software
Familiarity with Labview
Experience in a lab or testing environment
Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each is preferred
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 have an exciting opportunity for a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer to join the team with Mb Solutions, a teammate company.
As a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer you will:
Perform project engineering functions supporting the spacesuit Portable Life Support System (PLSS), including hardware development, assembly, and maintenance
Define, develop, procure, and build new ground support equipment (GSE) and test support equipment (TSE) needed for the evaluation of spacesuit hardware
Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware, development test articles, or test support hardware
Develop essential documentation for the system including assembly procedures, test plans, detailed test procedures, and any additional operations-related products
Design tests, identifying instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Coordinate test activities and requirements with test facilities
Provide direction to matrix organizations during all phases of hardware requirements development, design, manufacturing, and testing
Coordinate fabrication of 3D printed parts for and assemble hatches for audio lab testing
Make minor design changes to hatch components and assist audio lab in installation of components and test execution
Refurbish existing pump test rig to use for pump noise dampening solutions
Working with team to get LabVIEW functional
Verify electrical functionality
Design/assemble charging method
Prototype and fabricate acoustic dampening solutions for the pumps
Designing and running tests for acoustic dampening
Assist in ordering components for and assembling audio system components
Perform other duties as required
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Ideal candidate is someone who is able to be self-led (after task is explained and taught) and a creative problem solver. Preferred background would be Mechanical/Aerospace engineering, but open to others that would have basic mechanical skills.
Requisition Preferences:
Basic familiarity with CREO/CAD software
Familiarity with Labview
Experience in a lab or testing environment
Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each is preferred