Propulsion Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Kennedy Space Center, FL, United States
$117,300.00 - $226,900.00 py
On-site
Propulsion system development and evaluation
Technical development and certification of propulsion systems
Assess design and safe operation of propulsion systems
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support NASA's human space missions, focusing on propulsion system development and certification. The role requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, particularly in chemical propulsion systems, and offers a competitive compensation package with numerous benefits

Job Summary

  • Provide support for the overall technical development, certification, and verification of the integrated propulsion systems of multiple space vehicles.
  • Work with a team of engineers who work within the NASA project office and US Prime Contractors, to assess the design and safe operation of propulsion systems for manned vehicles.
  • The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package including comprehensive health care, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, and a 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits.

Matching Summary

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The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support NASA's human space missions, focusing on propulsion system development and certification. The role requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, particularly in chemical propulsion systems, and offers a competitive compensation package with numerous benefits.

Salary

$117,300.00 - $226,900.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Propulsion system development and evaluation
  • Technical development and certification of propulsion systems
  • Assess design and safe operation of propulsion systems
  • Support creation and review of hazard reports
  • Risk mitigation task execution
  • Assess qualification/acceptance test plans

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with spacecraft propulsion systems
  • Previous mission operations experience
  • Knowledge of space system engineering practices
  • Experience with hot fire testing
  • Experience in hypergolic propulsion systems
  • Familiarity working with human space flight

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree in STEM discipline
  • 6+ years of professional engineering/scientific experience
  • Systems engineering and/or project management experience
  • Experience with in-space spacecraft chemical propulsion systems
  • Experience with pressure fed in space bi-propellant NTO/MMH engines
  • Knowledge of aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering principles
  • Knowledge in design and development of ground test and space flight systems
  • 10+ years of professional engineering/scientific experience (Senior)

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship to obtain security clearance

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