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Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we'll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life-at work and at home.
Position Description:
The Propulsion Test Engineer will oversee test design, test operations, and configuration control in support of the Propulsion Test Branch at Marshall Space Flight Center. These tests will include launch vehicle systems, sub-systems, and component elements at various test facilities with the Propulsion Test Branch.
Candidate will provide test design documents and operational procedures for cryogenic and ambient propellant systems (hydrogen, oxygen), and solid propellants, ancillary support systems (nitrogen, air, helium, hydraulics), and mechanical systems (thrust reaction, thrust measurement, structural loads).
Coordinate with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success. Work with a large team of engineers and designers to:
Job Duties will include:
A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or related field with 5+ years applicable experience in test operations is required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 3 years of experience, or BS with at least 5 years of experience.
The ideal candidate will be an engineer with knowledge in the following areas:
Essential Functions
Work Environment:
Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods of time in MS TEAMS meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings and test stands at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).
Equipment and Machines:
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance:
Normal workday is from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. But the customer may request alternate work schedules such as 10 hour days, Monday through Thursday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions:
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us-that's why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.
A Place Where You Belong
At Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG), people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we'll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life-at work and at home.
Position Description:
The Propulsion Test Engineer will oversee test design, test operations, and configuration control in support of the Propulsion Test Branch at Marshall Space Flight Center. These tests will include launch vehicle systems, sub-systems, and component elements at various test facilities with the Propulsion Test Branch.
Candidate will provide test design documents and operational procedures for cryogenic and ambient propellant systems (hydrogen, oxygen), and solid propellants, ancillary support systems (nitrogen, air, helium, hydraulics), and mechanical systems (thrust reaction, thrust measurement, structural loads).
Coordinate with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success. Work with a large team of engineers and designers to:
- Review test facility drawings and specifications.
- Review test requirements.
- Coordinate with personnel in related tasks to resolve technical problems.
- Develop and review test implementation plans.
- Develop and review facility activation and operation procedures.
- Conduct test operations.
- Support anomaly resolution.
- Review test data.
- Prepare work requests to authorize fabrication, installation, servicing, cleaning, and activation of hardware for test support systems.
- Develop procedures for activation and operation of the test facility propellant, ancillary, and mechanical systems.
- Support activation of the test facility propellant, ancillary, and mechanical systems.
Job Duties will include:
- Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, setup, and perform propulsion and structural testing on space flight qualification hardware, and other mission critical hardware.
- Participate in safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested to support JSEG and customer requirements.
- Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support JSEG and customer requirements via Power Point, EXCEL, and other various software packages.
- Perform safety and certification training to support JSEG and customer requirements.
- Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards.
- Minimum travel required.
A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or related field with 5+ years applicable experience in test operations is required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 3 years of experience, or BS with at least 5 years of experience.
The ideal candidate will be an engineer with knowledge in the following areas:
- Design, buildup, operation, and maintenance of propellant, ancillary, and mechanical systems related to the hazards associated with Propulsion Test.
- Hazards and required precautions taken for solid propellants and cryogenic liquids and gases (hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and helium).
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and B31 Piping codes for design, fabrication, activation, and operation of tubing and piping systems.
- Steel construction techniques and practices as specified in the latest edition of Steel Construction's Steel Construction Manual. Additional knowledge in using heavy steel structures for load reaction as well as load application devices (hydraulic cylinders, load cells) is desired.
- Standard engineering practices, familiar with current steel design and welding codes and techniques (including welded and bolted connections), knowledgeable about industry-standard, vendor-supplied structural and mechanical components such as structural steel and aluminum shapes, steel fasteners, pipe and pipe components, tubing and fittings, hydraulic cylinders, screw jacks, hoisting equipment, etc.
Essential Functions
Work Environment:
Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods of time in MS TEAMS meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings and test stands at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).
Equipment and Machines:
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance:
Normal workday is from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. But the customer may request alternate work schedules such as 10 hour days, Monday through Thursday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions:
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
