Propulsion Engineer Spacecraft

Propulsion Engineer US Citizen/Permanent Resident Aerospace/Spacecraft Experience Extensive knowledge in component and system certification and the impacts of component design and operating environment on certification Provides support to national and international customers for Gateway and International Space, visiting vehicles, and Commercial Crew customers Extensive knowledge in the design and development of major elements of ground test and space flight systems required to demonstrate the utilization of propulsion and fluid systems Writes technical and progress reports covering assigned tasks which are made available to other technical groups and agencies Resolves unique or novel problems, conditions, and issues as related to Propulsion Subsystems Provide support for flight Anomaly Resolution review and In-Flight Investigation review, capable of solving propulsion questions with low levels of information Perform other duties as required Requisition Qualifications: Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required. Spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on fluid and mechanical aspects Experience in the design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space propulsion systems and components Experience coordinating space propulsion systems requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines Confident in knowledge and experience, and able to discuss propulsion topics with subject matter experts Requisition Preferences: Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and possess 2 plus years of related experience Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures Familiarity with the NASA JSC Engineering Life Cycle process Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position . Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Created: 2026-03-04