SLS Engine Systems Engineer (ES4)

Duties

• Support hot-fire testing of the RS-25 and other liquid rocket engines.
• Review pre-test predictions and post-test data, conduct anomaly investigations, prepare and coordinate engine system and subsystem data review contents and presentations.
• Cook up technical materials related to engine system performance, testing and integration to support design milestone reviews and anomaly investigations.
• Develop and execute engine system performance analysis models to support system test, vehicle integration, and design development activities.
• Develop test data assessment computer utilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the evaluation process.
• Prepare reports and technical assessments in areas of liquid propulsion systems and performance.
• Attend technical interchange, project planning, design review, and other appropriate meetings to maintain a current knowledge base of design, requirements, issues, action items, resolution and verification activities.
• Identify issues, pursue resolutions, and support analyses.
• Complete assigned action items.
• Absorb requirements and implement risk management processes.
• Document and maintain test and data analysis processes in written work instructions.
• Translate higher level requirements into lower level functional requirements and design options.
• Conduct assessments to determine optimal and feasible design solutions.
• Identify and document customer objectives and product requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Minimum education requirement: BS degree from an ABET accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of experience.
  • Familiarity with liquid rocket engine propulsion systems via coursework or work experience is highly desired.
  • Previous experience with the RS-25 (Space Shuttle Main Engine) and liquid rocket vehicle integration are strong plusses.
  • Experience with testing, data acquisition and data analyses and vehicle-engine integration is highly desired.
  • Exhibited capability to plan and perform systems engineering and analysis tasks independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new skills and flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing requirements is mandatory.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Power-Point, Excel, and Word is required.
  • Experience using computer programming to efficiently solve engineering problems is required.
  • Python, FORTRAN, VBA, MATLAB, C++, and agile software development practices are highly desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Individual must be highly motivated, flexible and willing to shift focus areas to meet volatile customer requirements.

    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

    • Sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
    • 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%).
    • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

    Compensation Details

    • ES4

    Benefits Overview

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