PDS Tech is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer in Windsor Locks, CT!
Job Title: Project Engineer
Job Type: Full Time; Consultant (12 months)
Location: Windsor Locks, CT
Schedule: 1st shift, 8am to 5pm
Pay Rate: $48.25/hr or based on experience
Job Description: We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join us as EMU (Extravehicular Mobility Unit or Space Suit) Project Engineers. This role requires combining project management skills with detailed technical knowledge to lead Integrated Product Development Team projects. These projects maintain and equip space suits for service on the International Space Station (ISS) and support ground training of astronauts for Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVAs), commonly known as spacewalks. This is an opportunity to work with a team of brilliant engineers passionately developing and maintaining the worlds most advanced operational life support systems.
Responsibilities:
Plan, propose, and execute space flight hardware projects
Control team activity, scope, and schedule
Manage and control cost accounts
Conduct project kickoff, design, and status reviews
Resolve design, procurement, assembly, test, and delivery challenges
Support the engineering chief as requested
Coordinate and lead multi-functional teams, lead team meetings, and drive action items to closure
Initiate and coordinate engineering changes
Conduct root cause investigations
This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), technical experience, and the ability to work as a cross-functional team leader. Direct communication with customers, primarily NASA, will be required at times. You will manage projects that produce components which meet stringent operating requirements and provide extraordinarily high reliability.
Education / Certifications:
MUST HAVE a BA/BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering with 6+ years of experience
MA/MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or MBA degree with 5+ years of experience
Experience/Qualifications:
Project management skills
Prior experience in related Engineering disciplines
Willingness to learn and develop a detailed understanding of the life support components and processes that enable human survival and performance in space
Relevant component hardware experience, which may include heat exchangers, pumps, fans, separators, motors, motor controllers, sensors, valves, pressure regulators, electronics, and environmental control hardware (e.g., thermal and humidity control, air revitalization, water reclamation, etc.)
Exceptional organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and balance the priority of daily issues with longer-term project requirements
Superior interpersonal and influencing skills, including coaching and mentoring of other engineering and operations staff
Ability to function as a team member, working professionally and respectfully with a diverse group of contributors
Natural presence and poise when presenting to internal and external customers, including NASA Engineering and Management Teams
Excellent attention to detail
The highest level of integrity
Experience with high reliability, safety-critical, and fault-tolerant component and subsystem testing and qualification
Ability to bring team members together and work problems to resolution
An analytical mind to conduct failure evaluations, assess operational risks, and provide rationale for corrective actions and continued mission operations
Ability to conduct trade studies, develop product requirements, cost estimates, and proposals
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office/Project, SAP, and Windchill
Citizenship: US Citizen candidates only. This job is considered a sensitive position in accordance with NASA Guidelines.
Comments: The position is onsite and will cover tasks located in Windsor Locks to support ESOC and EVAS programs (Space Suit).
Join us to contribute to the advancement of space exploration and support the brave astronauts who venture beyond our planet. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic team!
Pay Details: $48.25 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.
