Thrust Vector Electro-Mechanical Engineer

The Thrust Vector Control Systems Integration and Components Development Propulsion Team is seeking a TVC Electro-Mechanical Engineer.

Activities may include but not be limited to:

• Provide electro-mechanical component and controller experience to NASAs Propulsion Department.
• Provide TVC experience related to design analysis electro-mechanical actuator and controller integration and development/verification testing launch support and evaluation.
• Develop control strategies for electromechanical systems.
• Design algorithms implement feedback control loops and develop software interfaces to regulate system behavior.
• Evaluate and provide comments to electromechanical design requirements hardware/software configurations and performance characteristics.
• Provide oversight or insight for commercial partner TVC/eTVC designs during reviews and other activities.
• Participate in anomaly and failure investigation teams and identify and pursue resolution of issues.
• Create or review specifications for in-house and purchased hardware.
• Support development of test plans and participate in development qualification validation or troubleshooting testing.
• Analyze test and flight data and create performance reports and deliver results with recommendations.
• Provide updates to Program Management periodically.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Office and laboratory 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 (40%). 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 is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. 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 to make rational decisions and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must beappropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Degree in Engineering or related (STEM) field from an ABET-accredited university is required. Typically educational requirements are the equivalent of a masters degree with at least 13 years of experience or a BS with at least 15 years of experience.


Required Experience / Skills:

Experience in the following areas:

• Relevant experience in the design areas of electromechanical components auxiliary power units controllers avionics power systems pumps and mechanisms.
• Understand system dynamics modelling system response and tuning control parameters for optimal performance.
• Working knowledge of fabrication integration processes and quality control techniques relative to components tubes avionics instrumentation and/or welded hardware.
• Knowledge of sealing materials for aerospace components.
• Experience with test and evaluation of aerospace components.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

Desired Experience / Skills:

• Working knowledge of component design such as thrust vector control systems actuators mechanisms valves bellows tubes latches and pressurized components aerospace hardware.
• Knowledge of NASA and/or aerospace design and construction standards or relevant industry standards.
• Experience with launch vehicle or ground cryogenic and pressure systems.
• Experience with hydraulics.
• Supplier management involving sourcing components.
• Experience with MATLAB Simulink LabView WinPlot.
• Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
  
  

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