Fracture Control Engineer

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 Fracture Control Engineer to join our team with the Engineering Division.

The Fracture Control Engineer will:

• Provide expertise in fracture control processes as used in the design, development, test, evaluation, and processing of aerospace hardware.
• Advise on the solution of fracture control related problems.
• Participate in technical reviews as required.
• Participate in the effort of identifying anomalies and serve as a technical expert providing engineering recommendations, as required for resolution of any associated problems or issues.
• Evaluate compliance of flight hardware against established fracture control requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

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.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• In-depth knowledge of fracture control as it relates to implementation of fracture control requirements.
• Good understanding of the risks associated with Fracture Classifications.
• Knowledge of fracture control mechanisms (fatigue, creep, failure modes, etc.)
• 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.
• General knowledge of engineering materials (metals, intermetallics, ceramics, polymers, and composites) as well as a basic understanding of engineering systems (fasteners, pressure vessels, etc.) and Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques.
• General knowledge of materials and processes that influence materials performance (heat treatment, welding, forming, etc.)
• Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels.

Requisition Preferences:

• Familiar with NASGRO.
• Fracture Mechanics knowledge is helpful but not necessary.
• Knowledge in Fracture Classification and experience and evidence of NASA Program support in this area.
• Understanding of NASA Standards and requirements and standards for fracture control and materials and processes.​