Systems Engineer 4

Systemart, LLC; Cocoa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering consulting firm seeks a Propulsion Test Engineer at Kennedy Space Center, FL. The role involves executing test engineering activities on spacecraft propulsion systems, developing detailed procedures, and leading testing efforts. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience in propulsion test engineering. Overtime and flexible shifts are expected to support testing operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in propulsion related fluids test engineering on spacecraft.
• Experience with hypergolic propellant systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Author and execute operating procedures on spacecraft propulsion systems.
• Perform test engineering activities for verification and production.
• Lead and coordinate testing with technicians and QA teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting capabilities

Test engineering

Leak testing

Procedure authoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related fields

Tools

High-pressure pneumatic equipment

Job description

Overview

Client is seeking Propulsion Test Engineers located at Kennedy Space Center, FL.

Responsibilities

• Performs test engineering activities, including detailed operating procedure authoring and execution on spacecraft propulsion systems to achieve test, verification, and vehicle production objectives
• Develops and executes steps to perform component removals, replacement, and re-test on systems that contain hypergolic propellants
• Leak testing of spacecraft propulsion systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Previous experience loading hypergolic propellants or performing other test related operations on hypergol contaminated propellant systems
• Previous experience developing procedures to leak check and perform functional testing of spacecraft hypergolic propellant systems
• Previous experience operating high-pressure pneumatic equipment, including to pressurize flight hardware
• Previous experience task leading technicians, QA team members, and other test engineers to execute testing
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities required to document and resolve non-conformances on both ground support equipment and flight hardware
• 5+ years propulsion related fluids test engineering experience on spacecraft
• Willing to work overtime and off shift operations, including 2nd and 3rd shift
• Overtime is expected to support test operations
• Shifts: 1st shift baseline but during test operations 2nd and 3rd shift may be required for the duration of the operation
• Physical demands: N/A
• Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment – OJT or formal classroom training

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Industry: Airlines and Aviation