Position ID: ADV0007RW
Posting Date: February 13, 2024
Location: Houston, TX
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 Senior Propulsion Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at Johnson Space Center.
ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Propulsion Engineer will:
- Reports NASA JSC EP4 Branch
- Extensive 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
- Extensive 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
- Provide 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
Requisition Preferences:
- Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures
- Familiarity with the NASA JSC Engineering Life Cycle process
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.
- Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering and may be expected to have a related master’s degree and possess 10 plus years of related experience
- 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
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. Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and if applicable, a list of relevant publications and research using the contact form below.
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.