Project Engineer (J)

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida's exciting Space Coast. With location throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA's Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.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 Project Engineer to join the team with JETS!** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **The Project Engineer will:Developing project documentation and maintaining status of drawings, and procurements.Working with the systems engineering team to ensure the test strategy will provide sufficient information on the system performance and capabilitiesInspection of hardware upon receipt to verify match with fabrication drawing/modelsTest rig and equipment buildup as neededPerform all system testingDevelop test plan and test reportsSchedule testing with test facilitiesWork with the systems engineering team to develop a test scheduleWork with procurement personnel and vendors to order and secure procurementsData analysis of test resultsAssist project management with configuration control of project documentationDevelopment of test procedures including working with various organizations across JSC for flight certification of hardware.Working with the community, specifically the HLS program and the HLS provider, to develop integrated operation con-opsDevelop presentations.Develop logistics, manufacturing and procurement planWork in a team environment and report to the project manager and the lead systems engineer to provide status on progress and issues and for support.Perform other duties as required. Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.QualificationsRequisition 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.Experience with the development of project planning documentsExperience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware systemsKnowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and toolsAbility to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetingsFamiliarity with Microsoft Office productsExperience with cost and budget analysisExperience working in an integrated product team Requisition Preferences:Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and proceduresPrior experience working in a system development project/programFamiliarity with feasibility assessments and trade studiesUnderstanding of the Moon2Mars mission and concept of operations Why Join Our Team?In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:Excellent personal and professional career growth9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicableOnsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)Much, much more! Additional InformationProof 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 FunctionsWork EnvironmentGenerally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.Physical RequirementsWork 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 MachinesStandard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).AttendanceRegular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.Other Essential FunctionsProfessional 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.US EEO Statement