Aerospace Pressure Systems Engineer
6 days ago
**Job Summary:**
Mclaurin Aerospace is seeking an experienced Flight Pressure Systems Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled engineer with experience in spacecraft pressure vessel development, qualification, and certification. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field, and will be able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate pressure system and pressure vessel designs against design requirements and report assessments to JSC Flight pressure systems and ISS Structures and Mechanisms.
- Review pressure systems-related hazards (i.e., system leakage, system rupture, explosion, and fire) and controls designed to prevent such hazards.
- Provide weekly status of top pressure system risk items and certification risk items to pressure system working group.
- Consult with project teams and the flight pressure systems to identify, resolve, and mitigate issues via design changes, waivers, and/or NCRs.
- Provide detailed engineering analysis and technical consultation for development, design, testing, and evaluation of spacecraft pressure vessels and pressurized systems supporting flight programs, projects, and ground systems.
- Provide technical guidance, oversight, and resolution of technical issues to JSC projects and programs relating to pressure vessels and pressurized systems.
- Evaluate the structural integrity and operational capability of spacecraft pressure vessels, including composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV), and pressurized systems.
- Responsible for fracture control requirements definition and implementation for spacecraft pressure vessels and pressurized systems.
- Serve as a JSC consultant for flight pressure systems test in ground systems at JSC.
- Consult with Materials & Processes on durability, fatigue, fracture, and failure analysis of pressure vessels and pressurized systems.
- Compile comments and represents JSC pressure systems engineering at safety reviews and system engineering reviews.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have:
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Ability to critically assess manufacturing/material processes and designs, and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with professional and non-professional personnel at all technical and managerial levels in both oral and written form.
- Experience in spacecraft pressure vessel development, qualification, and certification.
- Knowledge of industry standards including ANSI/AIAA S-080, Space Systems: Metallic Pressure Vessels, ANSI/AIAA S-081: Space Systems Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels, ASME 31.1/31.3, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section VIII, and DOT 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and ISO certified pressure vessels.
- Experience in the evaluation of fracture critical material usage and development, including material selection, hardware selection, material and hardware testing, and material and hardware qualification for manned spacecraft usage.
- Experience in durability, fatigue, fracture, and failure analysis of pressure vessels and pressurized systems, including composite overwrapped pressure vessels.
- Experience in hardware failure analysis, including metallurgical, analytical, and non-destructive testing and non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques.
- Must have problem-solving and multitasking skills.
- Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office, and MS Teams is required.
- Ability to travel 25% of time per year depending on program/project needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS degree, MS degree, or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Science from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of two (2) years of direct pressure vessel/systems experience.
Salary:
$123,456 - $156,789 per annum, based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Positive work-life balance
- 100% Employer-paid insurance, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO
- 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
- Education assistance
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
About Mclaurin Aerospace:
Mclaurin Aerospace is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and Security Clearance:
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Mclaurin Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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