What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structures and Mechanisms Engineer, Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Program position at Astrion?
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Structures and Mechanisms Engineer, Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Program located at the Johnson Space Center in support of the JETS II contract.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Johnson Space Center/Houston, TX
JOB STATUS: FT
TRAVEL: No
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Familiarity with NASA Standards for Structures and Mechanisms.
- Previous NASA flight hardware experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Self-Starter with a willingness to learn.
- Some background in Structures, Mechanisms, and Loads and Dynamics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The LEO Structures and Mechanisms team spans several branches within the Structural Engineering Division. Team members support Structures and Fracture, Mechanisms, Loads and Dynamic, and Pressure Systems. The Structures and Mechanisms Engineer, Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Program will:
- Assist in review and development of hardware, analysis, operation, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing to name a few. As a multidiscipline team, members are encouraged to have an overall background and working knowledge of all the areas within Structures and Mechanisms.
- Expertise is not required, but willingness to learn and coordinate across other disciplines is highly desired.
- Subsystem Management support is needed for the new ESA Visiting Vehicle Development.
- This is ESAs first commercial vehicle, and it will demonstrate the ability to launch, dock and undock from ISS.
- Ideally the candidate will be outgoing and a self-starter.
- As time allows other duties will include USDV development and other ISS visiting vehicles.
- Candidate should be able to formulate presentations and present to boards as appropriate
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Multiple healthcare benefit packages
- Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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