ECLSS Fluids Test Engineer

Posting/External Job Title

ECLSS Fluids Test Engineer

Location

Kennedy Space Center, FL 32815 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$75,000.00 - $135,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking an Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Fluids Test Engineer to support the Boeing CST-100 Starliner program at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

This full-time/benefited position with Cimarron (including PTO, 401(k), and insurance) is expected to last at least 10 months, with the possibility of an extension.

This is an onsite position.

Key Duties:

• Conduct leak checks and operate high-pressure fluid systems for spacecraft testing.
• Work with refrigerants, coolants, and oxygen systems, ensuring proper operation and safety.
• Support spacecraft test engineering efforts, troubleshooting and optimizing system performance.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
• 10 or more years of test engineering experience.
• 5 or more years of test engineering experience on spacecraft.
• Proficiency in leak detection, high-pressure system operations, and fluid system troubleshooting to ensure safe and efficient spacecraft testing.
• Experience working with refrigerant, coolant, and oxygen systems in support of human spaceflight programs.
• Experience developing and executing procedures for leak checks and performing functional testing of spacecraft ECLSS.
• Experience acting as an effective technical leader by mentoring and guiding junior engineers, fostering their professional growth, growing their technical capabilities, and cultivating a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Ability to operate high-pressure pneumatic equipment, including pressurized flight hardware.
• Experience as a testing Task Lead to technicians, QA team members, and other test engineers.
• Possesses strong troubleshooting capabilities required to document and resolve non-conformances on both ground support equipment and flight hardware.
• Bachelor's degree.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Master's degree.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.