Project Engineer

Project Engineer


Engineer III


R0171014


NASA Johnson Space Center


Houston, Texas


HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Project Engineer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Provide design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the EVA Portable Light project. 
  
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  Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes 
  
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  Perform testing and verification of flight hardware 
  
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  Maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes 
  
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  Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed 
  
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  Work in a collaborative, team environment and report to project managers for technical support, task assignments, and processes 
  
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  Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within hardware or test support hardware 
  
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  Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions 
  
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  Work with technicians to build and test designed systems 
  
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  Perform other duties as required
  

Education and Experience:
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.

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  Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. 
  
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  BS degree in an engineering field from an accredited engineering school 
  
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  Ability to work autonomously when required 
  
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  Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required 
  
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  Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks 
  
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  Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings. 
  
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  Familiarity with Microsoft Office products 
  
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  Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
  

Requisition Preferences:

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  Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware 
  
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  Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes 
  
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  Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis. 
  
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  Experience with procedure development Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process 
  
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  Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside Vendors
  
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  Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and require
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position and offers a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

Other Position Requirements: 

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is 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.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

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CJ