Senior Structures Engineer - xEVA

Senior Structures Engineer - xEVA
Senior Engineer Specialist
ADV0005PC
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 Senior Structures Engineer to join our team in Houston, Texas at NASA Johnson Space Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide subsystem management and integration oversight and insight in support of xEVA Structures and Mechanisms System Team, influencing the hardware development.
• Develop and leverage understanding of integrated xEVA architecture and operations as it pertains to Structures and Mechanisms interaction in specific hardware design and across interfaces.
• Provide system requirements development and interpretation, including deviations and alternate standards, as it pertains to the NASA Technical Authority Design and Construction Standards and Subsystem Specifications for structures and mechanical systems.
• Provide support to Program milestones by providing critical review and reporting of hardware development and requirement verification.
• Support the development of hardware and integrated Safety hazards and reviews.
• Provide review of design and verification documentation related to xEVA Structural and Mechanisms systems and hardware.
• Evaluate designs and perform technical and safety assessments. Identify areas needing independent verification and validation.
• Review and participate in test and verification of xEVA hardware.
• Provide technical support to Program Office, Boards and Panel meetings as the structures and mechanisms subject expert. Draw on other engineering resources for additional expertise as needed.
• Integrate with other technical disciplines to solve technical issues and progress the mission forward.
• Travel as needed to other NASA centers and commercial partner facilities, international and domestic, in support of duties.
• 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.

• BS in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering school
• Fifteen (15) years of related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work in a team, and develop cooperative relationships with NASA and commercial partners.
• Structural or mechanical system design experience including familiarization with design and analysis tools and testing methods.
• Experience with NASA structural, mechanical, and safety standards and their application.
• Ability to track multiple tasks and prioritize work independently.
• Self-motivation and quick learner to adapt to the broad array of subjects and issues encountered.

Preferences:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with hardware and/or operations in direct engineering experience on manned space vehicles.
• A working knowledge and experience with Orion, Commercial Crew, Shuttle, and/or International Space Station design and verification documentation and requirements.
• Systems Engineering experience/background or a desire to learn systems engineering.

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.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options

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

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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