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Position Description: As a Structural Design Engineer, you will provide insight into the development, test, and certification of propulsion systems for NASA’s Human Launch Systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between traditional systems/hardware design and cutting-edge optimization using artificial intelligence. You will provide a solid foundation in engineering design principles combined with hands-on experience in machine learning, neural networks, and AI model deployment. You will become part of a multi-discipline team with the charter to establish flight rationale for America’s new Human-Rated vehicles.
Primary job duties include:
- Engage with senior engineers in the creation of CAD models, documents, drawings, and research with a focus on propulsion devices and support hardware.
- Use CREO parametric modeling software including extensions such as CREO cabling, piping, and additive manufacturing modules.
- Perform design and strength optimization of additively manufactured hardware.
- Collaborate with vendors and personnel from other NASA centers in the development of integrated flight hardware and associated ground test equipment.
- Assist with mentoring junior engineers.
Qualifications -BS degree (MS preferred) in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 3 years of experience, or BS with at least 5 years of experience.
Additional Qualifications:
- Proficiency in the use of a computer-aided design software package such as CREO, NX CAD, or Solidworks is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required.
- Familiarity with high-level programming languages, such as Python, and hands-on experience developing AI/ML models using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Essential FunctionsWork Environment: General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%)
Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (10%).
Equipment and Machines: Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance: Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). 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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