Human Landing System (HLS) Propulsion Engineer

TriVector Services, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TriVector Services, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a HLS Propulsion Engineer to support NASA's Artemis program. This role involves analyzing propulsion systems, leading integration efforts, and providing systems engineering expertise.

The ideal candidate should hold a Master's degree along with significant experience in liquid propulsion systems, and possess excellent communication skills. TriVector is a veteran-owned business committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A minimum of a Master's degree with 18 years of experience, or a BS with at least 20 years of experience is necessary.
• Experience in liquid propulsion system design, analysis, integration or verification testing is essential.
• Candidate must have experience with fluid/gas systems modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Follow and understand the HLS partner Systems Engineering approach.
• Conduct data analysis and anomaly resolution as required.
• Review and assess HLS provider deliverables.
• Lead systems engineering efforts for thruster integration.
• Evaluate vehicle changes for impacts to propulsion elements.

Skills

Liquid propulsion system design

Fluid/gas systems modeling

Experience with APS systems

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Masters degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

TriVector Services, Inc. provides quality aerospace engineering solutions to complex problems through a renowned team of engineering professionals. We are a Service‑Disabled, Veteran‑Owned, SBA‑certified Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our experienced team is dedicated to building lasting partnerships based on professional integrity and sound engineering principles.

Human Landing System (HLS) Propulsion Engineer

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.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A degree in Engineering or related discipline required. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 18 years of experience, or a BS with at least 20 years of experience.
• Must have experience with liquid propulsion system design, analysis, integration or development/verification testing.
• Experience with APS systems, including thrusters and RCS, is a requirement.
• Candidate must have experience with fluid/gas systems modeling.
• Must have the 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 is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university preferred.

Disability Accommodation

TriVector Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, or any other reason, please call us at (256) 898‑3430 or email [e-mail] for assistance.