Project Engineer (Part-Time; Contract)

Description

This is a part-time, contractual (independent contractor) agreement.

CONTRACTOR SUMMARY: Under general Engineering supervision, applies experienced judgment to engineering duties. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to perform functions of the job. Assesses systems and operations associated with hypergolic propellants, cryogenics, high pressure gas systems/equipment. Provides technical direction to technicians during hands-on operations and remotely as control room task conductor. Preferably has experience with spacecraft/satellite fueling operations.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Performs Engineering oversight ensuring the Mechanical Integrity Inspections of hazardous systems that identify, document, and resolve system deficiencies are in compliance. 
• Provide studies of program propellants requirements, fluids specifications and equipment capabilities, and analyses to determine effective methods of propellant delivery and storage.
• Responsible for preparation, review and implementation of system designs as assigned by Management. 
• Manages subcontractors throughout project phases to include updating schedules and coordinating assigned work and reporting the status to Management. 
• Performs Process Safety Management functions as required by OSHA having responsibility over assigned elements of the PSM standard and the record keeping of applicable documents. 
• Performs Engineering oversight and production of drawings and figures utilizing AutoCAD. 
• Acts as Configuration Manager for critical systems. 
• Authors and revises Performance Work Instructions (PWI’s) that document work steps required to perform a common practice.
• Knowledge and compliance of these standards and codes: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, AWS welding standards, CGA compressed gas standards, DOT regulations for portable pressure vessels, Military Standards relating to propellants and propellant systems, and SSCMAN 91-710 Range Safety regulations.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures in propellants, or related area will be applied. Background in design and testing of aerospace ground support equipment/systems desirable.
• PC skills with experience in MS Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), and AutoCAD. 
• Must have excellent verbal, technical writing and communication skills.
• Previous engineering assignments, required. Exceptional experience with hypergolic propellants, cryogenics, and high-pressure gases desirable. Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) also desirable.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or similar discipline desirable or its equivalent in related experience required, plus 4-5 years of experience.
• Able to obtain and/or maintain base access to government installations.