Mid-Level Propulsion Engineer

Amentum - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Mid-Level Propulsion Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting NASA's deep space exploration initiatives. This position involves working with a diverse team to design, develop, and certify propulsion systems and components for various space missions. The engineer will be responsible for resolving unique propulsion-related challenges and providing technical support to both national and international customers, ensuring the successful operation of propulsion subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Reports to 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)