About the role

  • Propulsion Systems Engineer working on designing and operating rocket propulsion systems. Collaborating with NASA to execute propulsion system development and testing in human space exploration.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with teams to design, manufacture, and operate space vehicles and rocket propulsion systems
  • Leverage critical inquiry and scientific methodology to solve complex challenges
  • Review test plans, reports, anomalies, variances, hazard reports, and verification documents ensuring all aspects meet stringent criteria
  • Identify and assess system risks while developing and implementing mitigation strategies
  • Participate in the program risk management process, including preparing presentations for the Chief Engineer’s Office and Program Management
  • Collaborate with partners to develop innovative, risk-informed solutions and effectively communicate recommendations to senior leadership
  • Serve as a key member of the Mission Support Team responsible for on-console flight monitoring
  • Analyze, design, and operate spacecraft, investigating phenomena encountered during flight operations
  • Act as a technical authority during design certification, system acceptance reviews, flight test readiness evaluations, and Certification of Flight Readiness
  • Work alongside NASA aerospace engineers to integrate new technologies, enhance reliability, extend vehicle lifespans, and reduce total ownership costs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
  • 10 years’ professional engineering/scientific experience, with demonstrated expertise in systems engineering and/or project management
  • Experience with in-space spacecraft chemical propulsion systems and associated propellant tank/delivery subsystems
  • Hands-on familiarity with the design, development, qualification, and acceptance criteria for pressure-fed in-space bi-propellant NTO/MMH engines
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, approximately 10% of the time
  • U.S. citizenship required (to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance)

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Propulsion Systems Engineer

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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