Hypergolic Propulsion Engineer - Space Systems

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? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hypergolic Propulsion Engineer - Space Systems to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• Reports NASA JSC EP4 Propulsion Systems Branch
• Knowledge in the design and development of major elements of ground test and space flight systems required to demonstrate the utilization of hypergolic propulsion and fluid systems
• 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 US and International Space, visiting vehicles, and Commercial Crew customers
• 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 related to Hypergolic Propulsion Subsystems
• Provides support for flight Anomaly Resolution reviews and In-Flight Investigation reviews, capable of solving propulsion questions with low levels of information
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field of hypergolic propulsion and related areas
• Minimum 5 years of spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on mechanical aspects
• Experience in the design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space hypergolic 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 hypergolic propulsion topics with subject matter experts

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.