Technical Advisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide advisory and assistance support to the Experimental Demonstration Branch (RQRO) of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Aerospace Systems Directorate, Rocket Propulsion Division at the AFRL Rocket Lab, Edwards AFB, CA. The Technical Advisor will represent the government in a non-decision making, advisory and assistance role, providing support in design, development, build and operation of propulsion test facilities at the AFRL Rocket Lab.

Duties will include the following:

• Provide timely, accurate, relevant, and precise scientific and engineering technical insight and advisement on RQRO test facilities and programs. This includes analysis of test facilities and resources for rocket propulsion Research & Development (R&D) efforts in support of liquid or solid rocket technology development. 
• Promote efficiency-minded policies and advocate for implementation of best practices from across multi-disciplinary organizations to enable RQRO to execute effectively.
• The focus areas can include but are not limited to; characterizing and understanding the AFRL Test Stand technical processes and systems interactions and needs, ASME B31 series piping, AWS specifications, rocket motors and engines, composite cases and tanks, nozzle assemblies, propellant grains, operational characteristics, manufacturing, missile system trades, test operations best practices, and personnel training program development.
• Support of thermal analysis, structural analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), fluid analysis, trajectory studies and CAD model development, plus any other items that are deemed necessary to provide a complete recommendation about activities.
• Consulting, A&AS representation of the government for various meetings/decisions, advising and interacting with affected in-house and external peers and customers, providing recommendations for optimal application of resources for current and future test needs, as well as providing recommendations for opportunities to innovate test methodologies.
• Review and approve branch document IAW STINFO, Export Control and SCG guidelines.
• Review final data packages for release to customer.

Promote Digital Engineering, Digital transformation in all aspects of RQRO operations

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position will be located at Edwards AFB, CA.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

REQUISITE SKILLS

• Extensive experience in rocket propulsion systems design and testing, test engineering, and the test review process.
• The candidate shall be able to operate in a team environment, and shall have good interpersonal, reporting and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills. 
• The candidate shall have a good command of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• A high proficiency with the English language is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must have an advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Demonstrated experience in rocket test engineering.
• Understanding of Measurement Uncertainty applied to Test data.
• The candidate must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US security clearance.