What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Propulsion Engineer position at Mclaurin Aerospace?

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Propulsion Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

If selected you will :

Reports NASA JSC EP4 Branch

Knowledge in component and system certification and the impacts of component design and operating environment on certification

Provides support to national and international customers for Gateway and International Space, visiting vehicles, and Commercial Crew customers

Knowledge in the design and development of major elements of ground test and space flight systems required to demonstrate the utilization of propulsion and fluid systems

Writes technical and progress reports covering assigned tasks which are made available to other technical groups and agencies

Resolves unique or novel problems, conditions, and issues as related to Propulsion Subsystems

Provides support for flight Anomaly Resolution review and In-Flight Investigation review, capable of solving propulsion questions with low levels of information

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications :

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

Minimum 5 years of spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on mechanical aspects

Experience in the design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space propulsion systems and components

Experience coordinating space propulsion systems requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations

Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software

Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines

Confident in knowledge and experience, and able to discuss propulsion topics with subject matter experts

Preferred Qualifications :

Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and possess 5 plus years of related experience

Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures

Familiarity with the NASA JSC Engineering Life Cycle process

Benefits

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

100% Employer paid insurance including : Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months of service with employer match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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