HLS Human Landing System Propulsion Systems Engineer

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The Human Landing System (HLS) Propulsion Systems Engineer will work in a highly integrated team performing technical and integration activities to support main propulsion systems and launch vehicles.

Responsibilities:

Primary duties for the Propulsion Systems Engineer may include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

• 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 vehicle 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

• Support NASA mission management team during testing and launch operations.

Degree in Engineering or related discipline required; Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university preferred.  Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 3 years of experience, or BS with at least 5 years of experience.

The selected candidate should also demonstrate:

• Experience with liquid propulsion system design, analysis, engine integration or development/verification testing.  
• Integration experience at the vehicle or stage level to include technical and systems engineering activities. 
• Experience with fluid systems modeling
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Individual must be highly motivated, flexible and willing to shift focus areas to meet volatile customer requirements.

Essential Functions

Work Environment: 

General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%).

Physical Requirements: 

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines: 

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance: 

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions: 

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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