Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Mechanical Engineer
Core
Developing, maturing, and operating Portable Life Support System (PLSS) hardware for EVA spacesuits in microgravity and partial gravity environments.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (space suit life support)
Builds
Single-suit architecture designs and flight hardware for orbital missions
Domain
Commercial spaceflight, life support systems, EVA spacesuits
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
life support engineering, CAD modeling, engineering standards definition, hardware testing and assembly, system analysis, project management
Preferred skills
flight hardware development, NASA/commercial space program standards, supply chain management
Technologies
CAD software, analysis tools, test equipment
Responsibilities
Define space suit standards and practices, generate and review engineering schematics and drawings, establish product lifecycle from supply chain to integration, validate designs via analysis or test, lead design and production reviews, support hardware manufacturing and on-orbit operation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC