Project Engineer

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Project Engineer to join our expanding team in Houston, TX. An excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer to join the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC) team, focusing on the Crew Provisions Hardware System. This position involves sustaining tasks for CMC hardware and supporting projects related to the development and certification of spaceflight hardware for NASA's International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Human Landing System (HLS), and Commercial Programs. The crew provisions hardware systems oversee both flight and non-flight hardware for crew members in preparation throughout their time in space. This role demands flexible and, at times, expedited support to ensure crew members are properly equipped for their missions.  Alongside a team of colleagues, shared responsibilities for this role include maintaining, repairing, researching, developing, preparing, delivering, and managing inventory for both flight and non-flight hardware items.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support for Crew Provisions Subsystem by handling the selection, procurement, configuration, inspection, packing, and delivery of spaceflight hardware


• Perform analytical integration and physical processing activities to support pressurized cargo requirements


• Perform Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and Sustaining Engineering (SE) functions for the Crew Provisions hardware system


• Present briefing material, data, analyses and technical input for status and to support decision making at the various NASA Program reviews, control boards, panels, forums, working groups, and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM), including but not limited to International Space Station, Orion, Human Landing System programs


• Represent the Sustaining Engineering department at CMC as a subject matter expert for the Crew Provisions hardware group in both internal and external customer meetings alongside other team members


• Interface and coordinate effectively with subcontractors, customers, and team members to ensure seamless project execution and collaboration


• Present ongoing and completed work to internal management boards and external customers; provide timely and effective communication regarding status and needs


• Manage Requests for Support (RFS) and Manifest Requests (MR), and handle authoring and monitoring of work orders, purchase requests, job plans, non-conformance reports, internal and external customer presentations, designs, and trade studies


• Perform pre-flight processing, assembly, delivery, and stowage of hardware

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience:

• Experience using MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Organized, proactive, and communicates clearly


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings


• Experience working with multi-discipline teams and customers

Preferred Experience:

• A good understanding and working knowledge of the CMC sustained tools and frequently used NASA tools (Maximo, EDCC/JEDII, EDMS, CDS, MIDAS Prime)


• Experience certifying flight hardware


• Experience presenting subject matter to multidiscipline groups

 Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills


• Flexibility and ability to juggle multiple projects

 REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.  If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at [email protected].

Company Overview:

Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a HUBZone, veteran-owned, woman-owned small business. We focus on serving DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors