Structural Engineer, Pressurized Rover JETS II - Houston, United States - GeoControl Systems

Description

Job Description
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.

Jacobs is NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Engineer, Pressurized Rover to join the team with JETS II Teammate Company.

The Structures Engineer for EHP/Pressurized Rover will have an impact on the Earth to Moon mission both strategically and tactically and will:

• Provide subsystem management and integration oversight and insight in support of the EHP Structures and Mechanisms System Team, influencing the hardware development.
• Develop and leverage understanding of integrated EHP architecture and operations as it pertains to Structures and Mechanisms interaction in specific hardware design and across interfaces.
• Provide system requirements development and interpretation, including deviations and alternate standards, as it pertains to the NASA Technical Authority Design and Construction Standards and Subsystem Specifications for structures and mechanical systems.
• Provide support to Program milestones by providing critical review and reporting of hardware development and requirement verification.
• Support the development of hardware and integrated Safety hazards and reviews.
• Provide review of design and verification documentation related to EHP Structural and Mechanisms systems and hardware.
• Evaluate designs and perform technical and safety assessments. Identify areas needing independent verification and validation. Review and participate in test and verification of EHP hardware.
• Provide technical support to Program Office, Boards and Panel meetings as the structures and mechanisms subject expert. Draw on other engineering resources for additional expertise as needed.
• Integrate with other technical disciplines to solve technical issues and progress the mission forward.
• Travel as needed to other NASA centers and commercial partner facilities, international and domestic, in support of duties.
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements


Requisition 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.

• Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels.
• Ability to work effectively, rationally and quickly in real-time environments of rapid-change, conflicting requirements, and occasional pressure.
• Ability to confidently assume a position of technical authority.

Requisition Preferences:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Prior Pressurized Habitable Volume Experience, or Experience in Commercial Auto Industry.
• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5020, and AIAA S-080/AIAA S-081.
• Familiarity with structural design practices, Finite element analysis, and bolted joint analysis.
• Understanding of Failure Analysis.
• Experience in, or familiarity with systems engineering
• Familiarity with conventional Aerospace metallic materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of Composite Materials.
• Experience with spacecraft structural design or systems engineering

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Benefits

GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

Typical benefits offered include educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.