Senior Propulsion Engineer

Senior Propulsion Engineer
Senior Engineering Specialist
ADV0004VP
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to join our team in Houston, Texas at NASA Johnson Space Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review system architectures, hardware requirements, designs, assembly procedures, test plans, procedures and data of Commercial Crew Vehicle Propulsion Systems to ensure approaches are sound, component/material selection is appropriate for the intended usage, and suitable for the proposed application.
• Provide recommendations for program acceptance of requirements verification, testing, and hazards.
• Provide recommendations for improvements to system architectures, hardware requirements, designs, test
• plans, and procedures if disparities/deficiencies are identified.
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from test data.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Travel as required in support of technical reviews and exchanges.
• Work both independently and in a team environment.
• Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• BS in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering school
• Fifteen (15) years of related experience.
• Minimum 10 years of spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on mechanical aspects.
• Experience in the design,assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space propulsion systems and components.
• Experience coordinating space propulsion systems requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations.
• Basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software.
• Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Confident in knowledge and experience, and able to discuss propulsion topics with subject matter experts.

Preferences:

• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Familiarity with the NASA JSC Engineering Life Cycle process.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position and offers a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.