Systems Engineer

Client is seeking Propulsion Test Engineers located at Kennedy Space Center, FL.

• Performs test engineering activities, including detailed operating procedure authoring and execution on spacecraft propulsion systems to achieve test, verification, and vehicle production objectives
• Develops and executes steps to perform component removals, replacement, and re-test on systems that contain hypergolic propellants
• Leak testing of spacecraft propulsion systems

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Previous experience loading hypergolic propellants or performing other test related operations on hypergol contaminated propellant systems
• Previous experience developing procedures to leak check and perform functional testing of spacecraft hypergolic propellant systems
• Previous experience operating high-pressure pneumatic equipment, including to pressurize flight hardware
• Previous experience task leading technicians, QA team members, and other test engineers to execute testing
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities required to document and resolve non-conformances on both ground support equipment and flight hardware
• 5+ years propulsion related fluids test engineering experience on spacecraft
• Willing to work overtime and off shift operations, including 2nd and 3rd shift
• Overtime is expected to support test operations
• Shifts:
  
  1st shift baseline but during test operations 2nd and 3rd shift may be required for the duration of the operation
• Physical demands: N/A
• Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment – OJT or formal classroom training

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Industry: Airlines and Aviation