Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Gateway Sub-System Lead

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Gateway Sub-System Lead to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• Serve as the Propulsion Sub-System Lead for the Habitat and Logistics Outpost (HALO) and/or PropulsionPower Element (PPE) in the NASA Lunar Gateway
• Lead Partner working group meetings, involving planning agenda topics related to current, and forward risks, issues, and challenges
• Develop a detailed understanding of the PPE/HALO spacecraft and its operational constraints to inform and assist the System Manager and Refueling Lead in detailed con-ops development
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) process, and be able to aid the System Manager in the development and gathering of Objective Evidence to build solid flight rationale
• Communicate mission baseline, mission risk, and issues to mission management teams, across a variety of NASA and commercial partnership leadership
• Travel to commercial partners facilities, for insight/oversight of critical operations and other mission essential technical meetings
• Lead presentations/discussions with various other sub-systems and working groups related to PPE chemical propulsion refueling needs and designs
• Develop console tools and train under the System Manager to become Mission Support Personnel in the Mission Evaluation Room (MER) during operations

Qualifications:

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.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
• Spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on fluid and 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
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• Knowledge and work experience in a Systems Engineering role in a NASA, DoD, or Aerospace environment
• Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various high level meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and share point sites as well as typical systems engineering software products
• Experience in technical or team leadership roles

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.