Huntsville, Alabama, USA
15 days ago
Engine Systems Engineer
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Create Your Career\:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.

A Place Where You Belong
People are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.

Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more.  With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Responsibilities\: 

As a key member of the Engine Systems team, primary duties for the Engine Systems Engineer will include\:

Support hot-fire testing and operation of the RS-25 and other liquid rocket engines. Review of pre-test predictions, post-test data, anomaly investigation, preparation and presentation of engine system and subsystem data review contact and presentation. Develop and execute engine system performance analysis models to support system test, vehicle integration, and design development activities. Attend test readiness meetings and pre- and post-test data reviews. Prepare and present material to review boards. Develop test data assessment computer utilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the evaluation process. Coordinate, develop, and present technical materials related to engine system performance and testing in support of design milestone reviews and anomaly investigations. Prepare technical assessments in areas of liquid propulsions system/subsystem sizing and performance. Document and maintain test and data analysis processes in written work instructions. Participate in relevant trade teams.  Identify and pursue resolution of issues. Identify and document customer objectives and product requirements. Other duties as assigned.

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Create Your Career\:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.

A Place Where You Belong
People are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.

Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more.  With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Responsibilities\: 

As a key member of the Engine Systems team, primary duties for the Engine Systems Engineer will include\:

Support hot-fire testing and operation of the RS-25 and other liquid rocket engines. Review of pre-test predictions, post-test data, anomaly investigation, preparation and presentation of engine system and subsystem data review contact and presentation. Develop and execute engine system performance analysis models to support system test, vehicle integration, and design development activities. Attend test readiness meetings and pre- and post-test data reviews. Prepare and present material to review boards. Develop test data assessment computer utilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the evaluation process. Coordinate, develop, and present technical materials related to engine system performance and testing in support of design milestone reviews and anomaly investigations. Prepare technical assessments in areas of liquid propulsions system/subsystem sizing and performance. Document and maintain test and data analysis processes in written work instructions. Participate in relevant trade teams.  Identify and pursue resolution of issues. Identify and document customer objectives and product requirements. Other duties as assigned.

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·      Education requirements are typically a degree from an ABET accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering or related field.  

Qualifications include\:

Familiarity with pump-fed, liquid rocket engine operation either through education or work experience is desired. Experience with testing, data acquisition, and data analysis. Integration experience at the vehicle or stage level to include technical and systems engineering activities is a plus. Exhibited capability to plan and perform systems engineering and analysis tasks independently and as part of a team.



 

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Office and laboratory 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 (<15%).

 

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 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 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, 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.

 

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

#ESSCA #ASEG

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·      Education requirements are typically a degree from an ABET accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering or related field.  

Qualifications include\:

Familiarity with pump-fed, liquid rocket engine operation either through education or work experience is desired. Experience with testing, data acquisition, and data analysis. Integration experience at the vehicle or stage level to include technical and systems engineering activities is a plus. Exhibited capability to plan and perform systems engineering and analysis tasks independently and as part of a team.



 

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Office and laboratory 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 (<15%).

 

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 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 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, 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.

 

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

#ESSCA #ASEG

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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