Spacesuit Project Engineer

Amentum Services Inc
  • Houston, TX
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    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 Spacesuit Project Engineer to join the team with Barios , a teammate company!

    The Spacesuit Project Engineer will:

    • Perform project and test engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.
    • Develop essential documentation for the assigned tests including test plans, hazard analyses, test procedures, Test Readiness Review documentation, and any additional operations-related products.
    • Design tests and test rigs, identifying instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
    • Coordinate test activities and requirements with NASA test facilities.
    • Setup and execute tests and prepare summary reports documenting test results.
    • Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within spacesuit hardware, development test articles, or test support hardware.
    • Select and apply engineering techniques to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions. 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.
    • Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
    • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and component level and system level testing.

    Requisition Preferences:

    • Experience as a project engineer or test engineer.
    • Experience with NASA test processes.
    • Familiar with electro-mechanical hardware elements (pumps, relief valves, control valves, heating elements, water quality instrumentation, temperature/pressure sensors, etc), and data acquisition systems.
    • Experience with oxygen systems or life support systems or LabView programming are all pluses.

    Why Join Our Team?

    In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

    • 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. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

    Other Essential Functions

    Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

    #JETS #JETSII

    Compensation Details:

    EN1-EN2

    The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

    Benefits Overview:

    Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance

    • Paid time off and holidays

    • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

    • Educational reimbursement

    • Parental leave

    • Employee stock purchase plan

    • Tax-saving options

    • Disability and life insurance

    • Pet insurance

    Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O''Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

    Original Posting:

    10/08/2026 - Until Filled

    Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

    Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Component Selectionunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Diversity Recruitingunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Documentation Reviewunmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electromechanicsunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Hardware Administrationunmatched
    • Hardware Developmentunmatched
    • Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Hazard Analysisunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • LabVIEW Programming Languageunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Medical Conditionsunmatched
    • Medical Geneticsunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Pumpsunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • System Testunmatched
    • Systems/Internals Programmingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Test Designunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Test Readiness Review (TRR)unmatched
    • Test Requirementsunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Thermal Sensorunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Water Quality Testingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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