Human Landing System (HLS) Engineer- APS Systems (SME1)

Degree in Engineering or related discipline required; Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university preferred.  Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience.

The selected candidate should also demonstrate:

• Experience with liquid propulsion system design, analysis, integration or development/verification testing.  

• Experience with APS systems, including thrusters and RCS

• Experience with fluid/gas systems modeling

• Capability to plan and perform systems engineering and analysis tasks independently and as a team.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Power-Point, Excel, and Word.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Individual must be highly motivated, flexible and willing to shift focus areas to meet volatile customer requirements.

• Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship and STAR ID

Essential Functions

Work Environment: 

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%).  Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).  

Equipment and Machines: 

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance: 

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday.  Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required. 

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. 

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