Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Hardware Integration Engineer
The Aerospace CorporationAbout the role
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance, navigation, and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.
In Houston, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. We are looking for an experienced Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Hardware Integration Engineer (Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer - Systems Engineering) to support the EVA Systems Branch in the development, integration, and mission assurance of and across EVA systems. In this role, you will support the NASA Johnson Space Center with systems engineering and integration services and work with the NASA EVA Systems Branch in the assessment of new EVA systems, vehicle-to-EVA system and EVA equipment interfaces through the analysis of vendor data, troubleshooting issues, and on-ground testing, as needed. You will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Human Landing System (HLS) vehicle EVA equipment and interface requirements, design, safety, and flight readiness reviews. You will lead teams of engineers and technicians in conducting engineering insight activities for vehicle EVA equipment and interfaces.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.
What You’ll Be Doing
Conduct design assessments and determine if EVA mission requirements have been met. Identify and analyze gaps between EVA systems and other mission systems. Support HLS program decisions to resolve conflicts involving the EVA System
Provide subject matter expertise and coordination with subject matter experts for EVA equipment and interfaces at vehicle milestone reviews and on an as-needed basis
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