Propulsion Engineer

As a **Propulsion Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/ Project Engineer) – Propulsion Engineering** in the Propulsion Department, you will collaborate with our NASA customer and industry contractors to ensure the success of high-priority human space missions with challenging propulsion requirements. Your work will potentially involve propulsion system development, sustainment, manufacturing, testing, and operations for multiple programs. You must be willing to learn a broad range of new technologies and systems and confidently advise customers in making critical decisions. The ideal candidate will be hired into VSD/Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) and will primarily support the Civil Systems Group (CSG) to work with NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Engineering Directorate’s Propulsion and Power Systems Division on the Gateway Program. 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 vehiclesPerform 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 effortsTrack delivery/review of and assist the team with assessments of the various certification deliverables from the prime contractor for each mission (qualification test plans/reports, acceptance test plans/reports, variances, design changes, software changes, Product Assurance Actions, hazard report verifications, etc.) against program requirements and NASA best practices* Learn the partner propellant system, pressurization system, and engine design and component hardware* Attend weekly team internal meetings and meetings with the partner propulsion teams* Contractor launch, docking, undocking or return mission console support**What You Need to be Successful*** Bachelor's degree in a STEM field* 4 years of professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or project management environment* Experience with in-space spacecraft chemical propulsion systems and propellant tank / delivery subsystems* Experience with design, development, qualification, and acceptance requirements for pressure fed in space bi-propellant NTO/MMH engines* Knowledge of fundamental and advanced engineering principles in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics used in the design, evaluation and optimization of propulsion and propellant systems for space flight vehicles* Knowledge in the design and development of major elements of ground test and space flight systems required to demonstrate the utilization of propulsion and propellant systems* Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to support customer needs, approximately 10% (as required)* This position may require ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.*In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the* *Project Engineer – Propulsion Engineering** Advanced degree in a STEM discipline* 6 years of professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or project management environment**How You Can Stand Out***It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:*Assist/work with or lead the team in assessing qualification/acceptance test plans/reports, requirement waivers/deviations, product assurance actions, design changes, software changes, non-compliances, etc. This includes making presentations to the program and Chief Engineer's office*Senior Member of Technical Staff – Propulsion Engineering:* *Minimum Requirements for the** 8 years of professional engineering/scientific experience, including experience in a systems engineering and/or project management environment* Completed course work in astrodynamics, combustion, control theory, systems engineering/design* Familiarity with a variety of spacecraft propulsion systems* Previous mission operations experience* Knowledge of space system engineering practices and standards* Experience with hot fire testing or working with storable propellant chemical rocket engines* Experience in hypergolic propulsion systems and/or refueling* Familiarity working with international partners and human space flight* Knowledge and understanding of the NASA and/or DoD program life cycle* Knowledge of space flight certification processes to ensure performance and safety requirements are met (including knowledge of NPR 7120, EA-WI-023, or equivalent DoD processes)* Exposure performing in or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA* Experience in aerospace industry project management and working closely with customers and/or contractor* Comprehensive health care and wellness plans* Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation* Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options* 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire* Flexible spending accounts* Variable pay program for exceptional contributions* Relocation assistance* Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career* Education assistance programs* A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect***Right Place***The Aerospace Corporation has over 26

nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.***Right Path***Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and .***Right Purpose***We can all serve a

much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.Return to the .Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance.

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