Advanced Engine Avionics System Integration Engineering Lead

Description/Objectives

Provide engineering insight and support for development and integration of a Nuclear Engine Controller. Expertise is needed in Avionics Architecture and Engine Control System design and development in the following areas:

• Define nuclear engine controller functionality
• Sensors needed to Trigger control and safety systems
• Turn engine valves on/off and engine control valve settings based on specific conditions
• Command power distribution
• Establish physical/electrical interfaces
• Define interface Inputs/outputs
• Continue the development of the Engine Controller requirements document
• Support the make/buy decision process for procurement vs shift of effort to in-house design/development/test organizations(s)
• Provide integration of nuclear propulsion systems across multiple engine controller devices
• Lead work in the areas of instrumentation, harness and ignition systems integration as well as development and building of engine controller(s)

Skills Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 20 years of experience
• Knowledge of engine controller hardware and associated testing
• Experience with engine test and verification closure processes
• Experience with Avionics Systems
• Experience writing and executing avionics test procedures
• Experience analyzing test data for performance verification and anomaly resolution

Essential Functions

• Work Environment: Office environment. 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 (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).
• 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 (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our 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 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.
• Other Essential Functions: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%).

Physical Demands

• 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 (80%).
• Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Support Your Well-Being

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, employee perks, and much more.
• Option for flexible schedules to support a balanced, fulfilling life.

Our team is comprised of 10 companies working together on one mission, Moon to Mars and then beyond

Compensation Details

ES-SME The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note

• Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
• Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.