Propulsion Engineer -Aerospace Engineering (NASA Sounding Rocket Program)
Peraton | |||||||
United States, Virginia, Wallops Island | |||||||
Oct 08, 2024 | |||||||
Propulsion Engineer -Aerospace Engineering (NASA Sounding Rocket Program) Job Locations
US-VA-Wallops Island
Responsibilities NASA's Sounding Rocket Operations Contract (NSROC) is a sub-orbital space flight program located at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), a part of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). NSROC provides suborbital launch vehicles, payload development and field operations support to NASA's Science Mission Directorate. The program enables the collection of Earth, Heliophysics and Astrophysics science. This position will require an individual to be able to work individually and work in a team environment. Applicant will be in the Launch Vehicle Engineering group for sounding rocket missions. The application will support mechanical design and testing of standard launch vehicle systems components. This position will require an individual to be locally located to support efforts on base as well as be able to support required telework. Applicant will work on a variety of projects, typically multiple at any one time. The Launch Vehicle Engineer (Propulsion) applies mechanical, thermal dynamics, and fluid dynamics principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of launch vehicle systems. is responsible for the design, testing and field operations support related to sounding rocket vehicle systems including flight termination, recovery, and stage ignition/separation. They research, develop, design, and test vehicle related components, equipment, and systems; applying principles and techniques of aerospace engineering. They are responsible for the production and presentation of technical material in support of internal and external customer meetings. Responsibilities may include:
Supporting sub-orbital rocket launches by engineering vehicle systems and flight termination systems.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Ability to obtain a public trust Desired Qualifications:
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