Propulsion Officer/Instructor

Job Description:

This is an entry level position. The candidate will be assigned to support the Propulsion Systems Group in the Flight Dynamics Division within the Flight Operations Directorate at the Johnson Space Center. This position involves understanding and providing operations oversight/support/assessment for spacecraft and launch vehicle propulsion systems of the commercial crew (commercial vehicles that delivery crew to the ISS), Orion, and Space Launch System vehicles. This position requires systems analysis, anomaly identification and resolution, flight rule and procedure development, real-time monitoring, and flight control work, for a variety of spacecraft and launch vehicle propulsion systems. Additional duties require supporting meetings and concisely reporting results to management and team-members, writing system briefs and console procedures, developing MCC displays, console tools, cue cards, and making oral presentations. The candidate will interface with the NASA customer on a daily basis as well as many other engineering organizations and vendors.

Required Education & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 0-2 years of experience. The ability to work shift work, as needed, including weekends and holidays during missions and simulations. The ability to read and understand detailed electrical, mechanical, and fluid system schematics. An educational background or experience with propulsion and fluids curricula is highly desired. The candidate will be expected to achieve certification as a flight controller as part of the Mission Control Center (MCC) team responsible for the in-flight operations. The ability to pass an Air Traffic Controller physical; the ability to produce documentation proving US citizenship; and the ability to pass a government background check is required.

EOE M/F/V

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