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Industrial Designer for Human Spaceflight

Leidos
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Description

Join the dynamic team at Leidos Health & Civil Sector as an Industrial Designer focused on Human Spaceflight, supporting the Human Health and Performance Contract at NASA Johnson Space Center. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustaining human presence in space and aiding in the mission to return humans to the moon and beyond. As a crucial member of the Center for Design and Space Architecture (CDSA) team, you will specialize in human-centered design and utilize your skills in architecture and industrial design to create functional, intuitive solutions for human spaceflight challenges.

Your role will involve collaborating closely with engineers and scientists to ensure that your designs not only meet functional requirements but also integrate seamlessly with a variety of other systems. This position requires a designer who excels in concept and mockup development.

U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency and the ability to successfully obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance are required.

Key Responsibilities Include :

  • Crafting innovative concept designs for equipment, hardware, or spacecraft that validate the feasibility of the concept of operations.
  • Utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) to review and assess design effectiveness.
  • Transforming CAD designs of spacecraft into full-scale mockups for Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing.
  • Participating in the fabrication and building of full-scale mockups while observing astronauts as they simulate operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Designing and prototyping concepts with varying fidelity and sizes.
  • Generating high-quality renderings and other visual communication materials.
  • Producing precise, clean, and detailed CAD models suitable for manufacturing, assembly, or integration with other teams.
  • Clearly articulating your design process, decision-making, and outcomes.
  • Collaborating on integrated design projects, including complete cabin layouts and full-scale mockup design / build.
  • Designing, fabricating, and assembling components that meet stringent safety requirements for HITL testing.
  • Working with subject matter experts to iteratively refine design concepts to fulfill their needs.
  • Participating in regular team meetings to track progress and discuss activities.
  • Taking detailed notes during meetings, asking questions, capturing insights, and accurately communicating information back to the team.
  • Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, or a closely related field, accompanied by a portfolio demonstrating a minimum of 3 years of experience in designing buildable products and expertise in physical construction and digital design.
  • Proficiency in design and construction across multiple physical and digital mediums.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
  • Experience and proficiency in Rhino3D.
  • Refined knowledge of the iterative design process with a professional approach to collaboration, critique, and design communication.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • 4 years of professional experience in designing and building hardware, equipment, prototypes, or similar projects.
  • Familiarity with space vehicles, extreme environment habitation practices, evaluation processes, ergonomics / anthropometrics, systems engineering, construction methods, and human factors principles.
  • Extensive workshop experience with a variety of tools, machines, and materials.
  • Experience with VRay and Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Experience leveraging VR technology in the iterative design process.
  • Original Posting Date : 2024-12-17

    This job requisition is expected to remain open for at least 3 days from the posting date.

    Pay Range : $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

    The Leidos pay range serves as a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Factors influencing the final offer may include job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

    Salary : $67,600 - $122,200

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