Tank Design & Development Engineer

The Valves, Actuators, Lines, and Ducts Propulsion Team is seeking a Senior or Subject Matter Expert Engineer for In-Space Tank Design & Development. Activities may include but not be limited to:

• Provide Point of Contact (POC) leadership for small hypergolic propulsion system tanks including propellant management system and Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV) for pressure fed systems.
• Create or review tank specifications.
• Create tank test plans and oversee qualification testing.
• Analyze test data and create performance reports.
• Provide oversight or insight support for commercial partner tank designs during reviews and other activities.
• Experience working with Purchasing to provide technical expertise regarding tank specifications during the procurement process.

Perform other duties as assigned. Degree in Engineering or related (STEM) field from an ABET-accredited university is required. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 9 years of experience; Masters with at least 13 years of experience, or a BS with at least 15 years of experience.

Required skills/experience: Experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Knowledge and experience with rocket propulsion tank design for smaller pressure fed systems.
• Knowledge of propellant management devices (PMD).
• Knowledge of hypergolic rocket propellants as it relates to tank design.
• Experience with COPV pressurant tank qualification testing.

Desired Experience / Skills:

• Direct experience in the design of in-space tanks for hypergolic pressure fed propulsion systems.
• Direct experience in the design of Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV).
• Experience designing tank PMD.
• Experience in zero gravity propellant slosh analysis.
• Knowledge of NASA and/or aerospace design and construction standards.
• CAD experience, CREO preferred. Ability to open 3D models to view desired details (at a minimum).

Essential Functions 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 (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

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 at NASA and our 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 workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.