Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer

1w1 week ago

Amentum

Houston, US · Full-time · $140,000 – $180,000

About this role

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? We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help achieve great things that inspire people globally. The JETS II contract seeks a Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer to support NASA's deep space pursuits.

Provide support to national and international customers for missions including International Space, visiting vehicles, and Commercial Crew. Resolve unique problems related to Propulsion Subsystems and support flight Anomaly Resolution and In-Flight Investigation reviews. Write technical and progress reports covering assigned tasks for other technical groups and agencies.

Work as NASA's largest engineering solutions provider at centers across the United States, including Johnson Space Center. Bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to envision, shape, and deliver systems for space exploration while benefiting Earth. Join a team excited about tackling challenges in propulsion and fluid systems.

Enable exploration of space with major elements of ground test and space flight systems. Enjoy excellent personal and professional career growth in an environment with a 9/80 work schedule and onsite cafeteria. Take on exciting challenges that make a difference.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-10 years of related experience
Spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on fluid and mechanical analysis of systems and components
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 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
Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures

Responsibilities

Provide support to national and international customers for upcoming missions including International Space, visiting vehicles, and Commercial Crew customers
Apply industry knowledge in the design and development of major elements of ground test and space flight systems for propulsion and fluid systems
Write technical and progress reports covering assigned tasks which are made available to other technical groups and agencies
Resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, and issues as related to Propulsion Subsystems
Provide support for flight Anomaly Resolution review and In-Flight Investigation review, solving propulsion questions with low levels of information
Apply industry knowledge in component and system certification and the impacts of component design and operating environment on certification