Spacecraft Auxiliary Propulsion Systems Engineer

Jacobs Sverdrup, a worldwide leader in providing advanced engineering and technical services for government and industry, has an opportunity available for a:

 

Spacecraft Auxiliary Propulsion Systems Engineer

 

Job Requirements and Description

 

BS degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution and a minimum of 3 years experience in the aerospace industry required.  Excellent communications skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite required.  Experience in reaction control and/or upper-stage/in-space propulsion systems engineering and analysis desired.  Experience in the design, analysis, test, and evaluation of bi-propellant and/or mono-propellant propulsion systems desired.

 

Duties:

 

Provide analytical and technical support for Crew Launch Vehicle chemical propulsion systems for upper stage reaction control and booster roll control projects.  Provide engineering support required for development and integration of the elements and components to meet the safety, technical, and program (cost and schedule) objectives of the overall systems.  Coordinate among the appropriate MSFC engineering disciplines to conduct independent assessments necessary to effectively evaluate reaction control system.  Support the evaluation of systems program risks and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.  Provide support to requirements definition and flow down.  Provide assessments of designs, including impacts of changes to systems performance, identification of the technical risks associated with the design, and identification of any safety concerns regarding the design.  Provide support for trade studies and issue resolution. Support the development of system, element, and component level test plans, and their execution.  Provide analytical support for trade studies, design analyses, tests, flights, and evaluation of models.

 

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL  35806 Fax: 256/716-4722

 

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates may forward their resumes, including salary requirements to:

jsres@earthlink.net

 

Employer maintains a drug free workplace

EOE, M/F, D/V