PDS is seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join us as EMU (or Space Suit) Project Engineers.
You will need to combine project management skills with detailed technical intellect to lead Integrated Product Development Team projects that 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.
Job Title: Project Engineer
Job Type: Full time; Contract (6 Months)
Location: Windsor Locks CT 06096
Schedule: Monday to Friday; First Shift 8AM-5PM
Pay Rate: $48.25 per hour
This is an opportunity to work with a team of brilliant engineers working passionately to develop and maintain the worlds most advanced operational life support systems.
Responsibilities include:
Planning, proposing and executing space ight hardware projects.
Controlling team activity, scope and schedule.
Managing and controlling cost accounts
Conducting project kickoff, design and status reviews
Resolving design, procurement, assembly, test and delivery challenges• Supporting engineering chief as requested
Coordinating and leading multi-function teams, leading team meetings and driving action items to closure
Initiating and coordinating engineering changes
Conducting root cause investigations
This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written),technical experience, and the ability to work as a crossfunctional 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.
ENGINEERING DEGREE IS REQUIRED.
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 California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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