Job Description

Description

Are you passionate about human spaceexploration or understanding the origins of the universe, and working with adynamic and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we needyou!

We need your commitment, teamwork,and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire humans all over theglobe. We need you to bring innovative ideas and diverse backgrounds tohelp us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will benefit the quality oflife of people around the world. We are excited about what we do, and weneed you on our team as we take on new challenges for NASAs pursuits in deepspace exploration. Jacobs is NASAs largest engineering solutionsprovider working alongside NASA at centers across the United States.

We have the unique and significantrole to partner with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), to be part of everyhuman spaceflight program the International Space Station (ISS), NASAs Orionspacecraft, which will carry astronauts into deep space, and Gateway, theorbiting platform providing the home for astronauts to work and travel back andforth to the moons surface, and serving as the platform for deep spaceexploration. From critical systems onthe ISS to enable astronauts to live and work in space; to performing advanceddevelopment for systems leading to deep space exploration; to being part of thefoundation for Gateway.

We also partner with NASA at JSC,the only NASA center in the United States to curate all astromaterial samplesreturned from exploration missions, to perform curation services, orbitaldebris analysis, and basic research to further humankinds understanding of theorigins of our solar system.

We need you to be a part of ourteam!

**We are actively searching forqualified candidates for this potential opening, however we do not haveassurance at this time if and when the position will be finalized and opened.Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, weare proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.**

We are currently in need of a Research Engineer - Life Support Systems tojoin our team. Do you have the following skills?

The selected candidate will:

* Perform hardware design for low TRL (Technology Readiness Level) LSS (Life Support System) Hardware projects. This position requires knowledge and ability to work in a Research and Development work environment.
* Select and apply engineering and systems techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity. Perform systems analysis and modeling functions for these projects.
* Coordinate with matrix organizations and vendors in test engineering (planning, apparatus design, execution, reporting, troubleshooting, etc.)
* Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed.
* Perform failure troubleshooting and resolution as needed.
* Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of engineering tasks.
* Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
RequiredEducation/Experience/Skills:

This position hasbeen posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidates experience,requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates atany level for which this position has been advertised.

* BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and ten (10) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and eight (8) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph.D. and four (4) years of direct engineering experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment with emphasis in CAD, CNC, lathes, mills, and sheet metal fabrication.
* Must have history of writing and presenting technical papers requiring excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in research and flight hardware development such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, thermal testing, design software and tools, and office software.
* Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems including design constraints, safety issues and operations.
* Ability to concurrently work independently and work with others in a team environment for designing, problem solving and evaluating design concepts.
* Experience in some or all of the following areas: fire safety systems, reactor bed design principles, gas adsorption, catalytic reactions, particulate filtration, gas scrubbing, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, oxygen systems development, life support systems, environmental control systems, combustion science and materials science.
* Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules and to work unsupervised for long periods of time.
* Must live in Houston area or be willing to relocate to the Houston (NASA JSC) area.
* Willingness to travel (1 to 2 time per year).

RequisitionPreferences:

* Advanced Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering degree.
* Experience with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
* Experience with subcontract management.
* The ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
* Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle and its associated processes.
* Hands-on experience with NASA hardware.

WhyWork for Jacobs?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of allthat we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We lookforward to seeing you!

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In addition to exciting careeropportunities we also have:

* Excellent personal and professional career growth
* 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
* Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
* Comprehensive Benefit Package (medical, dental & vision)
* 401(k)
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Much, much more!

Formore information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson SpaceCenter, please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

* Mustbe a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government backgroundinvestigation.

* Managementhas the prerogative to select at any level for which this position has beenadvertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment
Generally an office environment, butcan involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). Mayrequire 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 peakperiods and surge requirements when required.

Other Essential Functions
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professionalbehavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose asafety risk/hazard to the employee or others.