Propulsion Project Engineer

Astrion

  • El Segundo, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Overview:This position is considered a mid-level level engineering position. Responsibilities include designing and developing plans, processes, procedures, functional and data requirements analysis, system analysis, documentation preparation for complex systems and operational support of these systems. Areas of specialization include launch system technologies related to rocket propulsion. This position will support the Space Force's launch enterprise by performing assessments and analysis on launch vehicle propulsion components to ensure successful launches.Responsibilities also include:
  • Support Customer acquisition functions such as requirements development, request for proposals, and cost/technical/schedule/performance reports.
  • Perform and support systems engineering functions such as requirements definition, design review, test review, risk management, pedigree, hardware acceptance, verification, operations, anomaly resolution, and post-flight analyses of the launch vehicle propulsion systems.
  • Plan, coordinate, brief, support Engineer Review Boards, program reviews, and other meetings.
  • Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting.
  • Perform Training and Certification including course development, peer review, training, mentoring.
  • Collaborate with USAF System Program Offices, Aerospace Corporation, Launch Vehicle Contractors (LVCs), Subcontractors, Launch Sites, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
  • Prepare weekly and other written evaluations and reports of a technical nature.
Qualifications/Skills Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field
  • 10+ years of related experience in Aerospace
  • Experience and expertise in solid and/or liquid propulsion design, test, procedures, and anomaly resolution.
  • Experience in performing risk assessments and actionable recommendations and mitigations.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering functions from requirements development through post-flight reporting.
  • Experience in customer interactions with US Space Force, NASA, NRO, Launch Vehicle, subcontractors and Aerospace Corporation.
  • Ability to perform Knowledge Capture, Process Definition, preparing and providing training.
  • Experience in preparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.
  • Excellent knowledge of Launch Vehicle propulsion interface systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Information Technology systems and databases including Jira and Confluence
  • Current DoD secret clearance or ability to obtain a secret clearance

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