Senior Process Design Engineer (NASA Langley Research Center)

Genex Systems; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with employer matching

FSA program

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Genex Systems seeks a Senior Process Design Engineer to develop and oversee high-pressure air and steam system designs for NASA Langley facilities in Hampton, Virginia. You will lead designers, ensure code compliance, and deliver reports, drawings, and cost estimates across multi-discipline projects.

You will travel ~20% to active sites, coordinate with the mechanical team, and maintain safety and quality standards while managing scope, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• 10+ years of direct process engineering design experience, including high-pressure air and steam systems.
• Experience with pipe flexibility analysis and pressure drop calculations (incompressible and compressible).
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3; CMTRs; experience leading designers/drafters.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop requirements, calculations, analyses, specs, drawings, cost estimates, and technical reports for process system designs.
• Lead and oversee designers/drafters on NASA facility mechanical systems; ensure codes and customer requirements are met.
• Perform technical quality reviews and enforce QC processes and standards.
• Balance scope, schedule, and budget to keep projects on track.
• Spend ~20% of time in the field visiting facilities and active construction sites.
• Foster a strong, engaged team through integrity and clear communication.

Skills

High-pressure systems

Process design

Design calculations

Code compliance

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

AutoPIPE

RSMeans

Job description

Senior Process Design Engineer (NASA Langley Research Center)

About Genex Systems

Genex Systems is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in Newport News, VA. Founded in 2000 at NASA Langley Research Center, Genex has spent 25+ years delivering scientific research and engineering, information technology, and mission support services across the federal government. Our track record is defined by high quality, cost-effective, and timely performance across numerous contracts, earning exceptional CPARS ratings and commendations.

Some of the world's most important aerospace research runs on compressed air and steam. As a Senior Process Design Engineer , the high-pressure process systems you design keep NASA Langley Research Center's wind tunnels, labs, and test facilities running — and keep the people who use them safe. If you've spent a decade-plus designing high-pressure air and steam systems and want that work to support NASA's research mission, this role is built for you.

About the Work

NASA Langley Research Center covers 764 acres in Hampton, Virginia, with about 3,400 civil servants and contractors working on better aircraft, a better understanding of Earth's atmosphere, and technology for space exploration. Genex Systems is part of the team on the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering II (CMOE II) contract, which keeps that campus running. The work covers engineering design, project management, construction, preventive maintenance, and central utilities across Langley's institutional and research facilities, along with capital projects such as automating labs and wind tunnel test facilities. You'll report directly to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.

What You'll Do

• Independently develop requirements, calculations and analyses, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and technical reports for process system designs.
• Choose and apply the right engineering methods to solve broad, complex problems across multi-discipline architecture/engineering (A/E) projects.
• Lead and oversee designers and drafters working on NASA facility mechanical systems, making sure designs meet codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Perform technical quality reviews and hold deliverables to established QC processes and applicable codes and standards.
• Balance scope, schedule, and budget to keep projects on track.
• Spend about 20% of your time in the field — visiting facilities and active construction sites across the center.
• Help build a strong, engaged team through integrity, collaboration, and clear communication.

What You'll Need (Required)

• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering. (A four-year engineering technology degree does not meet this requirement.)
• 10+ years of direct process engineering design experience , including hands-on design of high-pressure air and high-pressure steam systems .
• Working experience with:
• Pipe flexibility analysis
• Pressure drop calculations (incompressible and compressible flow)
• Relief valves — placement, inlet/outlet piping, performance, and selection
• Control valves, heat exchangers, and pumps
• Steam and condensate systems
• ASME B31.1 (Power Piping) and ASME B31.3 (Process Piping)
• Certified material test reports (CMTRs)
• Experience leading or overseeing designers/drafters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A valid driver's license and REAL ID–compliant identification (see Additional Requirements).

Nice to Have (Preferred)

• Proficiency in Bentley AutoPIPE
• Experience with RSMeans cost estimating (CostWorks)

Salary range: $120,000-$135,000 per year

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Genex Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-paid life insurance and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid federal holidays
• Tuition assistance programs

Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia
• Arrangement: Fully on-site; about 80% office-based, 20% at facilities and active construction sites
• Travel: Regular travel between the office and facilities across the NASA center
• Schedule: Full-time. Overtime or work outside the normal schedule is expected about 5–20% of the time.

Additional Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security clearance: No security clearance is required.
• Background check and drug screening: You must pass a background check and a drug screening before you start.
• Site access: You must have REAL ID–compliant identification to enter NASA Langley. See the DHS REAL ID page for a list of acceptable documents.
• Driver's license: A valid driver's license is required.
• Physical requirements: About 20% of the work happens in field and construction settings. In those settings, you must be able to:
• Walk and climb over rough terrain
• Work at heights and in confined spaces
• Work in high-noise areas (construction equipment and facility test operations)
• Walk, stand, bend, twist, and sit for extended periods
• Climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Safety: You must follow all safety policies and procedures. You'll write a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for every task you perform. The SPA is the company's tool for preventing incidents, accidents, and injuries, and it is the most important tool you're required to use.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Genex Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Genex Systems does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The pay range for this role is:

120,000 - 135,000 USD per year (Hampton, VA)