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Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

PLSS Project Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Your Impact:

Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.

We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.

At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a PLSS Project Engineer to join our team with teammate company, McLaurin Aerospace.

As a Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer you will:

Perform project engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.

Work with the PLSS Team leadership to update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope.

Work with the PLSS team leads to capture any new risks to the PLSS project/technical scope, or to update the status of PLSS Risk Mitigation Plans.

Design tests and perform tests of PLSS hardware.

Perform other duties as required.

Here’s what you’ll need:

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 minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Requisition Preferences:

Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes.

Detailed knowledge of thermal control and auxiliary thermal control loops including heat removal capabilities, pressures and flow rates, and materials compatibility.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

Excellent personal and professional career growth.

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).

Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit

www.wehavespaceforyou.com .

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines:

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance:

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.

Other Essential Functions:

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.

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