Passive Thermal/Fluids Systems Engineer, Space Systems

Responsibilities:

The selected individual will provide Passive thermal engineering and system requirement support for the analysis of spacecraft and space-based instruments. The position will entail performing reviews and oversight of complex aero-space craft, space-based instruments, and landing components. Provide system functional design and integration support for space hardware interfaces, through the development of the integrated element architecture through appropriate controlling documents and deliverables.

Perform technical integration across NASA centers, diverse engineering and program organizations, and a variety of engineering disciplines. Assist in the development strategic plans and negotiate resolution of open requirement and thermal issues and concerns to ensure closure of TBDs, TBRs, etc. within the corresponding organizational schedule allowance.

Supply inputs to key systems engineering products for milestones and provide technical insight for these reviews and events. Assist in technical evaluations of verification closure data and rationale. Support the development and review of key thermal system engineering products for project milestones as well as the maturation of these products.

This position provides leadership in support of various NASA Space System projects such as:

• Human Landing System (HLS) to deliver American astronauts - the first woman and next man - on the Moon's south pole

• The International Space Station (ISS) environmental variables controls

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%). 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 Jacobs facilities (10%).

Telework Requirements:

Ability to have sufficient home internet for extended periods in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues. Sitting for extended periods at a desk to draft test plans, analyze data, write reports and perform various engineering tasks at a safe personal location.

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, 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.