Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Tank Design & Development

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The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) offers a place in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations! The Valves, Actuators, Lines, and Ducts Propulsion Team is seeking an Engineer for In-Space Tank Design & Development.

Activities may include but not be limited to:

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  Provide oversight or insight support for commercial partner COPV designs during reviews and other activities.

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  Create or review tank/COPV specifications as it relates to your Insight role with commercial partners.

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  Create test plans and oversee tank qualification testing as needed. Develop and manage test series for risk reduction activities.

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  Analyze test data and create performance/feedback reports to commercial partners.

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  Work with Purchasing to provide technical expertise regarding tank specifications during the procurement process.

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  Be a proactive member of a technical team providing input in the area of your expertise with the end goal of landing humans, once again, on the Lunar surface.

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Perform other duties as assigned.

Degree in Engineering or related (STEM) field from an ABET-accredited university is required. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 14 years of experience, Masters with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience.

Required Experience / Skills:

This position is focused primarily on Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessel (COPV) designs supporting NASA's Human Landing System Program and SLS Exploration Upper Stage and other programs as needed. With your knowledge of composites, you will be part of a technical team for COPV development by providing insight/oversight in this area with our commercial partners.

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  Must have experience and knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes that can be applied to the manufacture of COPV's.

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  Experience with governing standards for composites is desired.

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  Component qualification testing is a plus. Desired Experience / Skills:

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  Knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes of composite materials.

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  Knowledge of NASA and/or aerospace design and construction standards related to composites.

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  Knowledge of aerospace pressure vessel industry standards (desired but not required).

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  Knowledge of structural analysis, design, and performance optimization of composite materials and structures.

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  CAD experience, CREO preferred.

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Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office 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 up to (10%). 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 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 7:30-4:30, 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.

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