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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Spaceflight Vehicle Propulsion Engineer to join the team with ERC, a teammate company.
The
Spaceflight Vehicle Propulsion Engineer will:
- Serve as a Propulsion Engineer, providing support for the overall technical development, certification, and verification of the integrated propulsion systems of multiple ISS visiting vehicles, including USDV and new commercial resupply services
- Work with a team of engineers who work within the NASA project office, US Prime Contractors, and International Partners, to assess the design and safe operation of propulsion systems for manned vehicles
- Ensure the technical certification of multiple propulsion systems. This entails working with a team whose overall responsibility is to articulate, define, and perform integrated technical analysis, perform rigorous oversight of propulsion components within the system, and review component test and verification plans
- Actively support the creation, review, and closure of hazard reports, integrated hazard analysis, component variances, and waiver rationale
- This role also entails the creation of program risk packages, the formulation of risk mitigation proposals, and if necessary, the formation and elevation of dissenting opinion packages in support of the program chief engineer
- In addition to the technical responsibilities, a critical component of this position is to foresee, strategize, and petition for the staffing and budget needs of the team. This includes collaborating with the ISS Program Office and the division budget office to develop and implement cost phasing plans for the team to subsequently execute over the course of each fiscal year
- Position is responsible for the risk mitigation tasks and strategic project management by identifying potential areas of risk mitigation for the visiting vehicles propulsion system and then formulating the details of, advocating for, and ultimately executing these risk mitigation efforts
Requisition 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 minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
- Spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on fluid and mechanical aspects
- Experience in the design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space propulsion systems and components
- Experience coordinating space propulsion systems requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations
- Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software
- Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines
- Confident in knowledge and experience, and able to discuss propulsion topics with subject matter experts
- Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
- Knowledge and work experience in a Systems Engineering role in a NASA, DoD, or Aerospace environment
- Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware
- Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various high level meetings
Requisition Preferences:
- Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures
- Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
- Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware
- Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines
- Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and share point sites as well as typical systems engineering software products
- Experience in technical or team leadership roles
Why Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
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