Propulsion Test Engineer Qualis

LLC - 3.9

Huntsville, AL Job Details 19 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Fluid dynamics Report writing Equipment safety procedures Performance testing in mechanical engineering Copy machines Technical report writing Fax machines Team training Thermodynamics Design engineering Solid mechanics Presentation preparation Technical training Productivity software Propulsion systems Training & development Design of mechanical systems Faxing Hydraulics Safety training implementation Structural systems Structural analysis Full Job Description 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). Required Qualifications 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. Required Qualifications 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 incompressible 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.

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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 (