Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer

1w1 week ago

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US · Full-time · $125,000 – $165,000

About this role

Are you passionate about human space exploration and working with a passionate, diverse team to make a difference? We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to achieve great things that inspire people globally. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider at centers across the United States, we support deep space pursuits.

As a Propulsion Engineer at Kennedy Space Center, support the Commercial Crew Program with expertise in propulsion and fluid systems like system design, reliability, and material compatibility. Oversee chemical rocket propulsion systems for human spacecraft and review test plans, reports, anomalies, and hazard reports.

Work alongside NASA aerospace engineers and partners to develop innovative, risk-informed solutions for propulsion and pressurized systems. Identify system risks, assess mitigation plans, and participate in program risk management, including presentations for the Chief Engineer's Office.

Serve on the Mission Support Team for real-time spacecraft operations monitoring and anomaly investigation. Act as part of the technical authority chain for design certification, system acceptance, and flight readiness processes to incorporate new technologies and improve reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5-10 years of related experience
Progressive experience working on complex, integrated systems in test, R&D, or flight hardware environments
Proven understanding of spacecraft fluid systems including valves, regulators, tanks, and propulsion interfaces
Proven experience working across mechanical, electrical, controls, and instrumentation disciplines
Strong background in test planning and execution, data analysis, troubleshooting, and performance correlation
Experience in designing with manufacturability and installation focus

Responsibilities

Oversee chemical rocket propulsion systems for human spacecraft
Develop propulsion and pressurized systems with new or improved components, materials, processes, and techniques
Review test plans, test reports, anomalies, variances, hazard reports, and verification closure rationale
Identify and assess systems risks and mitigation plans, participating in program risk management
Work with partners to develop innovative, risk-informed solutions and convey recommendations to Program and Chief Engineers
Serve as member of Mission Support Team for real-time on-console monitoring of spacecraft operations and anomaly investigation
Work alongside NASA engineers to incorporate new technologies, improve reliability, and reduce ownership costs
Serve in technical authority chain for design certification, system acceptance, and flight readiness