Propulsion Test Engineer

Qualis LLC is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer (PTE) to support senior engineers to oversee test design, conduct test operations, and configuration control in support of the Propulsion Test Branch at Marshall Space Flight Center. The PTE will review test requirements, develop facility activation and operation procedures, and review test data. These tests will include launch vehicle systems, sub-systems, and component elements at various test facilities with the Propulsion Test Branch.

PTE will provide test design documents and operational procedures for cryogenic and ambient propellant systems (hydrogen, oxygen), solid propellants, ancillary support systems (nitrogen, air, helium, hydraulics), and mechanical systems (thrust reaction, thrust measurement, structural loads).

• Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, setup, and perform propulsion and structural testing on space flight qualification hardware, and other mission critical hardware.
• Participate in safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested to support ASED and customer requirements.
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support ASED and customer requirements via Power Point and other various Perform safety and certification training to support ASED and customer requirements.
• Perform safety and certification training to support ASED and customer requirements.

• A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or other Engineering field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirement is a BS with 0 - 5 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of fluids and fluid dynamics of in compressible liquids (water, hydraulics). Some knowledge of compressible gases and compressible gas dynamics (nitrogen, air, helium, hydrogen).
• Basic thermodynamics related to propulsion test systems (heat exchangers, cryogenic fluids, heat and energy cycles, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of mechanical structures and stress analysis of these structures.
• Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards.
• Familiarity with standard engineering practices, familiar with current steel design and welding codes and techniques (including welded and bolted connections), knowledgeable about industry-standard, vendor-supplied structural and mechanical components such as structural steel and aluminum shapes, steel fasteners, pipe and pipe components, tubing and fittings, hydraulic cylinders, screw jacks, hoisting equipment, etc.
• A STAR/REAL  required.

Work Environment

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (< 15%).

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings and test stands at NASA and Amentum facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance

Normal workdays are from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to…