Liquid Rocket Research Engineer

Join an established team of engineers and program managers in the Space Access Branch of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Rocket Propulsion Division (AFRL/RQR) performing research, and development on various engine and launch vehicle technologies to enhance the nation's Space Access capability. Responsibilities would span from aiding internal research and external technology development efforts, evaluating contractor progress, to facilitating flight-testing activities and tracking progress of external contracts. These activities include overseeing and supporting the government project managers on design, fabrication, and testing of test articles, test campaigns, reviews, and program planning. Furthermore, the Research Engineer would perform design/evaluation of various propulsion concepts, developing test plans and procedures, visiting contractor facilities to ensure program goals are met within budget and schedule. The engineer will focus heavily on applied technology and demonstration efforts with a heavy emphasis on technology transition. The selected individual's activities will often span various disciplines such as combustion devices, liquid rocket engine turbomachinery, launch vehicle systems, system integration, or operation evaluations. The group has extensive collaborations with other portions of the Air Force and Space Force, as well as other government agencies including NASA, and industry, and the candidate will be working closely with these other organizations. Some travel will be required.

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position will be located at Edwards AFB, CA.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

REQUISITE SKILLS:

A self-motivated drive of increasing one's expertise and familiarity within a new technical discipline or technical area.
• An understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• A systems thinking approach to problem solving.
• Familiarity with rocket propulsion desirable.
• Familiarity with testing of complex systems desirable.
• The candidate shall have a good command of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• A good knowledge of the English language is required.
• The candidate shall be able to operate in a team environment, and shall have excellent interpersonal, reporting and communication skills (written and verbal).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must have earned a B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering or a similar discipline.
• The candidate must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US security clearance.