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The Aerospace Corporation · 1 day ago

Entry, Descent and Landing (EDL) Thermal Protection Technical Discipline Lead

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise in various aspects of space. The Entry Descent and Landing (EDL) Thermal Protection Technical Discipline Lead will oversee the development and testing of advanced EDL system materials and technology, ensuring effective design, analysis, and implementation for current and future spacecraft.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as technical expert in the field of EDL design, engineering analysis and thermal testing

Identify technical needs and manage system engineering and technical integration activities for spacecraft EDL systems

Provide solutions and establish criteria for the design, development test, and implementation of advanced EDL system technology needed for current and future exploration spacecraft

Provide expert technical guidance, oversight, resolution and consultation on EDL system design analysis and testing to all Mission Directorate programs

Support the Entry, Descent and Landing (EDL) domain by developing strategies for the advancement of necessary technologies and implementation on spacecraft in development and currently flying

Participate in technical meetings and participates in conferences pertaining to EDL technologies

Engage with other government agencies, universities, and industrial companies to obtain technical information or discuss mutual areas of interest to build coalitions / partnerships with external partners

Survey technical and scientific literature, commercial catalogs and trade journals, proceedings of professional societies, and latest reports of developments made available by other agencies in order to keep abreast of most recent development in areas of responsibility

Propose and develop new concepts via advanced research projects in EDL technology in concert with private industry and other government agencies

Advise management on the relative value, urgency, and feasibility of EDL system technology development projects, most fruitful approach and possible difficulties involved. Provide expertise and technical direction to the final advanced research projects

Initiate and provide detailed engineering analysis and technical consultations for development, design, testing and evaluation of spacecraft TPS systems and equipment

Plan, direct, and conduct conceptual definition studies and analysis for a variety of advanced systems on proposed new projects for which no precedents are available

Provide senior engineering technical planning, direction and review on complex studies involving thermal and structural interaction, computational concepts, and techniques for performing thermal analyses

Maintain regular contact with counterparts in other organizations to solve technical problems, exchange information, implement planning and discuss areas of mutual interest

Write technical and progress reports covering assigned projects and technical discipline area focus

Participate in technical meetings and conferences, internal and external to JSC and NASA, as spokesperson for the Thermal Design Branch

Qualification

Thermal analysisStructural designEDL system technologyMechanical engineeringAerospace engineeringLeadershipTechnical communicationProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering is required

A minimum of (6) or more years of increasingly responsible professional experience within structural design and analysis as well as thermal analysis is required

Experience and understanding of the materials, adhesives, and backplanes of TPS

Experience on spacecraft programs that required EDL flight profiles and reusability of those spacecrafts

Willingness to occasionally travel and support customer needs, technical conferences and meetings (domestically/internationally) approximately two times per year (as required)

This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering is required

A minimum of (10) or more years of increasingly responsible professional experience within structural design and analysis as well as thermal analysis is required

Preferred

(15) or more years of experience in flight hardware, structural design and analysis as well as thermal analysis is highly preferred

Familiarity with the Orion and/or CCP crewed vehicles is strongly desired

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect