Battery Reserve Project Manager/Engineer/Test

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 Battery Reserve Project Manager/Engineer/Test to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• This position is for a Project and Test Engineer with some Project Management tasking with the EP5 Power Systems Branch Battery Team. This team evaluates candidate battery cells and battery pack designs for use in the space environment. This is a relatively small team that works closely together. The EP5 Battery Team is responsible for crafting Battery Safety requirements and evaluation methods, as well as coordinating with NASA programs and industry partners to provide guidance and assistance upon request. This position will entail a suite of tasks including test development and planning, test hardware design, modeling and procurement, cell screening, Class I hardware upgrades, test unit build up, customer hardware delivery, battery physical and electrical assessment, and more. Travel may be required for up to 10%, which includes international travel.

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 bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Familiarity with Battery and testing fixture design and operation
• Familiarity with Li-Ion battery cells, battery packs, their testing modes, and their failure methods.
• Proactively and unsolicited, be able to present innovative ideas for efficiency, cost savings, safety and other beneficial ideas to the customer
• Proficient in generating clear and concise project schedules and cost estimates including the development of execution plan
• Capable of identifying and communicating risks on cost, schedule, technical content
• Ability to influentially lead team with 'One NASA' approach
• Have experience following Work Instructions/Procedures to conduct a specific task/test
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. for a short distance.
• The candidate must possess, or be able to obtain within a reasonable time, a passport for internation travel.
• Show strong communication skills, both verbally and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited school (Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical) plus 5 to 10 years' experience, or a master's degree in aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Driven work ethic and proactively complete moderate tasks with minimal oversight
• Creo experience
• Work history of attending and presenting test findings at a conference
• Experience with JSCs Hardware Quality Classifications (Class I / Class III)
• Experience writing Task Performance Sheets (TPS)
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers to understand and deliver on customer needs

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.