Spacecraft Environmental Requirements Engineer (BT-26152)
About The Position
The Spacecraft Environmental Requirements Engineer will support projects under the NASA/JPL MASS contract in Pasadena, California. The role supports the JPL Project Lead and a team of dynamics, thermal, EMC/EMI, and natural space engineers in verifying that flight hardware is compatible with anticipated mission environments. The position includes thermal and structural analyses, design-review support, evaluation of technical analyses, and participation in environmental test programs. The engineer will define and manage the environmental verification program in accordance with the Mission Assurance Plan, track its status in an online Mission Assurance database, and coordinate extensively with project personnel and test engineers. The position is onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Some travel may be required, and schedules may change to meet position or customer needs. The work is generally in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Extended sitting or standing and occasional lifting and carrying may be required.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to the sensitivity of customer-related information.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
- 15 or more years of experience in structural, thermal, or dynamic environmental requirements, analysis, and testing.
- Wide-ranging experience and advanced knowledge in mission environmental requirements or environmental requirements verification compliance.
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI environments, including magnetics and internal and external spacecraft charging.
- Complete knowledge of industry practices and standards across applications related to environmental requirements definition, testing standards, and testing effectiveness.
- Experience with highly complex environmental assurance programs and some capability using thermal and structural design and analysis software such as TSS, ANSYS, COSMOS, TAS, Solid Works, or equivalent.
- Ability to work system tasks and communicate across multiple interfaces.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and report preparation.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
- Must be a team player with a strong work ethic and culture orientation; able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Must be organized with good time-management skills and able to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedules for peak periods and surge requirements.
- Must be able to pass a national agency check; some positions require clearance and extensive background verification.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.
- Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
Nice To Haves
- Experience reviewing technical reports and analyses, including project requirements and specifications documentation.
- Background in environmental requirements engineering and testing.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, detailed reports, discrepancy documentation, and nonconformance records.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, including supporting peers, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform thermal and structural analyses of electronic hardware designs.
- Support program and project design reviews.
- Determine component temperatures across a variety of environments and assess random vibration fatigue life.
- Review technical analyses submitted to JPL programs and projects.
- Support environmental test programs, including EMC/EMI, vibration, shock analysis, and other appropriate hardware tests.
- Interact extensively with project personnel and test engineers.
- Define and document the project environmental verification program in accordance with the Mission Assurance Plan.
- Prepare for and manage risks inherent in accomplishing the environmental verification program.
- Maintain and track status using an online Mission Assurance database.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
- AD&D, disability benefits, and life insurance.
- Retirement 401(k).
- Vacation, sick pay, and holidays.
- Flexible work schedules when available.
- Professional training and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
