Human Landing System (HLS) Engineer- APS Systems (SME1)

Position Description

The Human Landing System (HLS) Engineer- APS Systems will work in a highly integrated team performing technical and integration activities to support APS system development and certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow and understand the HLS partner Systems Engineering approach to design, development, integration and test.
• Data analysis and anomaly resolution as needed.
• Review and provide assessments of HLS provider deliverables (such as milestone products, hazards, verifications, risks, and test reports).
• Support of the Human Lander program through technical insight by providing reviews and risk assessment and recommendations on NASA-partner engine systems and vehicle propulsion system design and development.
• Provide systems insight and lead risk mitigation efforts for Artemis III through Artemis V propulsion systems, identifying technical and programmatic risks and ensuring alignment with NASA safety, mission assurance, and flight readiness objectives.
• Lead systems engineering efforts for thruster integration, coordinating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure propulsion system requirements, interface control, and verification objectives are met in support of mission success.
• Develop models and analysis tools, provide analytical documentation such as trade studies, hazards assessments, fault tolerance designs, certifications for flight, launch vehicle data reviews.
• Provide insight and recommendations for subsystem and in-space environment model fidelity.
• Evaluate performance of system models in ground and flight operations.
• Attend technical interchange, project planning, design review and other appropriate meetings to maintain a current knowledge base of design, requirements, issues, action items, and resolution activities.
• Perform system assessments, identify issues, pursue resolutions, document and present to engineering review board with rationale and recommendations.
• Evaluate vehicle changes for impacts to propulsion elements and vehicle integration.
• Verification and validation reviews for propulsion components, subsystems and integrated vehicle.
• Perform analysis and provide systems engineering skills to support various program engineering and integration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline required; Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university preferred.
• Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience.
• The selected candidate should also demonstrate:
  • Experience with liquid propulsion system design, analysis, integration or development/verification testing.
  • Experience with APS systems, including thrusters and RCS.
  • Experience with fluid/gas systems modeling.
  • Capability to plan and perform systems engineering and analysis tasks independently and as a team.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Power-Point, Excel, and Word.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Individual must be highly motivated, flexible and willing to shift focus areas to meet volatile customer requirements.
  • Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship and STAR ID.

Prioritize Your Well-Being

Our extensive benefits package is designed with your well-being in mind. Enjoy wellness programs, paid holidays, generous time off, employee perks, and so much more. We’re here to help you achieve a harmonious balance in your life—both at work and at home.

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%).
• Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
• Requires ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%).

Compensation Details

SME1 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

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance, Paid time off and holidays, Retirement 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.