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The Aerospace Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Senior Propulsion Engineer (Casual)

Johnson Space Center, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As a Senior Propulsion Engineer, you will collaborate with NASA and industry contractors to ensure the success of high-priority human space missions, focusing on propulsion system development, sustainment, manufacturing, testing, and operations.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support program office activities, working closely with the civil servant team in an advisory role including development, testing, and operations support

Attend various meetings and conferences, both regularly scheduled and intermittent

Serve as a highly proactive advisory specialist, understanding issues and formulating options/recommendations, while working closely teams and across other offices, working groups, and panels

Integrate with subject matter experts and stakeholders

Develop periodic status reports and presentations

Develop special reports/discussions of findings, issues, conclusions, recommendations, and risk assessments

Formulate recommendations to senior-level program management

Perform other duties for the customer as required

Qualification

Propulsion engineeringProgram managementHuman spaceflight systemsCryogenic propulsion systemsHypergolic propulsion systemsMiniature propulsion systemsTeam leadershipEffective communicationProblem-solvingInitiative

Required

Bachelor of Science degree or advanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline

12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional experience, including experience in a propulsion engineering and/or program management environment

Ability to work in a quick-paced, small core team that leads technical discussions across a large technical community and influences teams across the NASA enterprise

Demonstrated initiative and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers

Excellent teaming and leadership skills with an ability to multi-task across various issues/disciplines simultaneously

Excellent presentation and communications skills, including development and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner

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

Preferred

Advanced degree or advanced degree in engineering, science, or another related STEM discipline

20 or more years of increasingly responsible experience within NASA programs

Experience in human spaceflight propulsion systems

Expertise in cryogenic, hypergolic, and miniature propulsion systems through the development lifecycle

Knowledge of NASA Program issues and concerns

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