Project Engineer (Mechanical)

V2X Current Openings • Houston, TX

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About The Position

V2X Overview V2X is headquartered in McLean, Va. with 75+ years of history of expert mission support. V2X operates in more than forty countries, employing more than 15,000 people with more than 40% being veterans. This position will support the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Operation Contract (NOC) which is looking for an entry-level Engineer to join the NOC Engineering team in Houston Texas. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for running multiple projects from Estimation, and fabrication, to final Acceptance. The candidate will have but is not limited to the following responsibilities: DESCRIPTION: Design and Engineer products used to support training Astronauts at the NBL include planning, conceptualizing, and creating designs for suited subject use at the NBL. Perform any Engineering function as needed such as 3D modeling, drafting, and stress analysis (FEA). Perform estimations for new projects based on training requirements and objectives. Conduct necessary communications with NASA clients to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner for assigned projects. Evaluate and assess technical issues, and determine proper resolutions, either through trade studies or assessments. Provide alternatives for resolving these issues to Contract Management & NASA Program Management. Reverse engineer previously built items when required to integrate new hardware when needed. Maintain budgets and project schedules and convey any adjustments according to needs. Track performance and completion of requirements. Document and report project progress to the supervisor and stakeholders on a weekly basis. Collaborate with the fabrication team to resolve any design issues. Maintain mandatory training status.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of project management, project engineering, or project planning experience or advance degree in a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software (Creo/Solid Works/AutoCad).
• Time management and organization skills
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Oral and written technical communication skills.
• Performing estimation processes for new projects based on given requirements.
• Plan, conceptualize, and create designs for new projects or upgrades.
• Conduct necessary communications with Group Lead and Chief Engineer to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and assess technical issues, determine proper resolutions, either through trade studies or assessments.
• Provide alternatives for resolving these issues to the Group Lead and Chief Engineer.
• Reverse engineer previously built items if required and determine suitable replacements.
• Maintain budgets, labor resources and project schedules and convey any adjustments according to needs as they arise.
• Track performance and completion of multiple projects to stakeholders on a weekly basis.
• Perform Engineering analyses as needed.
• Collaborate with the fabrication team to resolve any design issues in the shop.
• Maintain mandatory trainings status.
• Support weekly Engineering status meetings.
• Present design and project status reviews as required to the customer
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field (Electrical/Aeronautical)

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with NBL/NASA rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Proficiency in professional scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, PWA, etc).
• Excellent Oral and written technical communication skills.
• Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory SCUBA certified or willingness to obtain one is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Design and Engineer products used to support training Astronauts at the NBL include planning, conceptualizing, and creating designs for suited subject use at the NBL.
• Perform any Engineering function as needed such as 3D modeling, drafting, and stress analysis (FEA).
• Perform estimations for new projects based on training requirements and objectives.
• Conduct necessary communications with NASA clients to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner for assigned projects.
• Evaluate and assess technical issues, and determine proper resolutions, either through trade studies or assessments.
• Provide alternatives for resolving these issues to Contract Management & NASA Program Management.
• Reverse engineer previously built items when required to integrate new hardware when needed.
• Maintain budgets and project schedules and convey any adjustments according to needs.
• Track performance and completion of requirements.
• Document and report project progress to the supervisor and stakeholders on a weekly basis.
• Collaborate with the fabrication team to resolve any design issues.
• Maintain mandatory training status.
• Performing estimation processes for new projects based on given requirements.
• Plan, conceptualize, and create designs for new projects or upgrades.
• Conduct necessary communications with Group Lead and Chief Engineer to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and assess technical issues, determine proper resolutions, either through trade studies or assessments.
• Provide alternatives for resolving these issues to the Group Lead and Chief Engineer.
• Reverse engineer previously built items if required and determine suitable replacements.
• Maintain budgets, labor resources and project schedules and convey any adjustments according to needs as they arise.
• Track performance and completion of multiple projects to stakeholders on a weekly basis.
• Perform Engineering analyses as needed.
• Collaborate with the fabrication team to resolve any design issues in the shop.
• Maintain mandatory trainings status.
• Support weekly Engineering status meetings.
• Present design and project status reviews as required to the customer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level