Spaceflight Propulsion Hardware Engineer – Early Career

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Employer-paid health/dental/vision/ltd

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks an Early Career Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will apply propulsion physics and materials knowledge to design and analyze spacecraft pressure systems.

You will develop models, Python/MATLAB analyses, and CAD drawings while supporting assembly, testing, and mission simulations in a multidisciplinary environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical systems and engineering materials.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to technical problems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, requirements, test procedures, and engineering data.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis, programming, or data-processing tools.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsabilidades

• Apply fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, structures, and machine-design principles to propulsion and spacecraft pressure systems.
• Support the design and analysis of propulsion-system components and assemblies.
• Perform or review fluid-flow, pressure-system, thermodynamic, and thermal analyses.
• Develop models, calculations, and data-analysis tools using Python, MATLAB, or similar engineering software.
• Develop or review engineering drawings and three-dimensional models using CAD software.
• Support system architecture studies and technical trade assessments.
• Assist with the selection of materials, components, fabrication methods, and assembly processes.
• Participate in propulsion-hardware assembly and integration, including work in laboratory or cleanroom-like environments.
• Support component- and system-level test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Assist with acceptance, qualification, environmental, and space-representative testing.
• Review test data, technical reports, drawings, requirements, and verification documents.
• Help investigate hardware anomalies, nonconformances, and unexpected test results.
• Support the preparation and closure of action items, variances, hazard reports, change documentation, and other certification products.
• Assess how component designs, changes, or anomalies may affect the propulsion system or spacecraft.
• Support compliance with pressure-system safety, hardware cleanliness, and contamination-control requirements.
• Assist with propulsion-system integration into spacecraft or test vehicles.
• Participate in mission simulations, vehicle checkouts, console activities, or flight operations as assigned.
• Coordinate technical work with engineers, technicians, analysts, project personnel, suppliers, and contractor organizations.
• Prepare and present clear technical status updates, analyses, and recommendations.

Conocimientos

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Materials

Structures

Machine design

Python

MATLAB

Engineering analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Creo CAD

CAD software

FEA tools

Descripción del empleo

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks an Early Career Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will apply propulsion physics and materials knowledge to design and analyze spacecraft pressure systems.

You will develop models, Python/MATLAB analyses, and CAD drawings while supporting assembly, testing, and mission simulations in a multidisciplinary environment.