Propulsion Engineer

Associates Systems LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Propulsion Engineer in Houston, Texas. This role involves leading the chemical propulsion refueling initiatives and engaging with various technical disciplines. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Engineering, extensive experience in spacecraft propulsion, and excellent communication skills. Join this dynamic team to contribute to vital aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
• Spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on fluid and mechanical aspects.
• Experience in design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space propulsion systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chemical Propulsion Refueling Lead for the Gateway Integrated Refueling Circuit.
• Lead the Gateway Refueling Working Group, addressing current and future risks.
• Develop the Gateway Refueling Concept of Operations.

Skills

Aerospace/Spacecraft Experience

Excellent organizational skills

Oral and written communication skills

Fluid and mechanical aspects of spacecraft propulsion

NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Propulsion Engineer

US Citizen / Permanent Resident

Aerospace/Spacecraft Experience

Onsite in Houston Texas - No remote is available

• Serve as the Chemical Propulsion Refueling Lead acting as the cross-project point of contact for the Gateway Integrated Refueling Circuit which implements the Refueling architecture.
• Lead the Gateway Refueling Working Group, involving planning agenda topics related to current, and forward risks, issues, and challenges.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the Gateway Refueling Requirements Document and apply working knowledge to lead domestic and international partners in technical discussions on requirement compliance.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Gateway Refueling Concept of Operations.
• Assist the System Manager in the development of Flight Rules and operational constraints related to Flight operations of the Gateway Station.
• Communicate mission baseline, mission risk, and issues to mission management teams, across a variety of NASA and commercial partnership leadership.
• Travel to commercial partners facilities, both domestic and international, for insight/oversight of critical operations and other mission essential technical meetings.
• Lead presentations and discussions with other discipline sub-systems and working groups related to chemical propulsion refueling needs and designs.

Qualification

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
• Spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on fluid and mechanical aspects.
• Experience in the design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space propulsion systems and components.
• Experience coordinating space propulsion systems requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software.
• Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Confident in knowledge and experience, and able to discuss propulsion topics with subject matter experts.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.
• Knowledge and work experience in a Systems Engineering role in a NASA, DoD, or Aerospace environment.
• Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various high level meetings.

Requisition Preferences

• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.
• Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware.
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines.
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and SharePoint sites as well as typical systems engineering software products.
• Experience in technical or team leadership roles.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.