Aerospace Engineer, AST, Liquid Propulsion Systems

Lyndon B Johnson Space Center • Houston, TX

397d • $140,923 - $183,202 • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Engineer position at NASA involves serving as the System Manager for Gateway Chemical Propulsion, overseeing contractor and partner activities related to chemical propulsion systems. The role requires leading a team, making technical judgments, planning budgets and schedules, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with integrated refueling requirements. The position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and supports flight operations, contributing to the success of the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science, or Computer Science from an accredited institution.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in defining, designing, developing, integrating, testing, or operating components for space propulsion systems.
• Experience in organizing, planning, and scheduling technical activities and presenting results to stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with liquid propulsion systems and associated fluid and thermal systems.
• Familiarity with NASA's engineering processes and standards.
• Knowledge of risk management processes in aerospace projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate Gateway chemical propulsion team activities including partner oversight and product review.
• Provide input on budget and staffing requirements for respective systems areas.
• Ensure requirements analysis and performance analysis of the end-to-end system are performed.
• Elevate dissenting opinions to the Chief Engineer and assist in issue resolution.
• Identify and assess systems risks and mitigation plans.
• Review test plans, test reports, and verification closure rationale for acceptability.
• Develop and refine a multi-party integrated refueling operation plan.
• Support launch and in-space operation of chemical propulsion systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree