Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer 1\2
Space Exploration in Houston Texas is looking for Passive Thermal Control System (PTCS) Engineers that provide technical quality review of the development, operation and documentation of thermal systems and thermal environments for the International Space Station program. Performs activities to validate and verify thermal systems requirements. Supports the efforts for the development, maintenance or modification of system components. Provides technical support for disposition, corrective actions and coordination with cross-functional groups to identify/implement problem solutions and drive strategic improvements relative to hardware processes. The candidate will be required to provide real time flight support for the ISS PTCS team, support on-orbit operations, direct failure analysis and corrective actions for anomalous operating hardware. The candidate will be required to support the Problem Resolution Teams (PRTs) in evaluating problems identified in production, ground or flight operations. The candidate will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining engineering drawings, specifications, reports and technical data. Candidate will work under the guidance of a coach or mentor and work with other team engineers. Supports the development and documentation of thermal system and thermal environment. Supports the development, maintenance or modification of system designs/proposals to provide design documentation and high-level requirements to downstream users/customers. Performs detail design development and modification of thermal system installations. Performs spatial integration at system or component level and modification of mechanisms and systems. Assists in preparing technical documents for thermal components and systems. Assists in supporting proposal preparation and new business development efforts. Works under general supervision. Assists in establishing and documenting environmental/thermal engineering and system level design requirements (e.g. performance, environment, functionality, life, envelope, integration). Assists in evaluating requirements for completeness and feasibility. Assists in performing and documenting analyses of environmental/thermal components and systems using models and tools to validate or assess the design. Analyses include performance, root cause, sensitivity, tolerance, mechanism, dynamic, structural and thermal, with emphasis on thermal analyses. Assists in preparing technical documents for mechanical components and systems to facilitate knowledge retention for future use per applicable requirements. Tasks include: test reports, analyses, presentations, design decision memoranda, lessons learned, design data documents. Works under general supervision for environmental/thermal control systems verification and validation activities with no instructions needed for routine work. Receives general instructions for special system design assignments. Work is reviewed for sound technical judgment and overall adequacy. Provides methods and processes for a variety of verification and validation activities of moderate scope and complexity.
Competencies
General• Collaboration
Makes an effort to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow work group members; establishes and maintains productive working relationships by involving other work group members as appropriate and thanking them for their assistance. Places higher priority on work group goals rather than on own goals; offers to help other employees when they need assistance.
• Customer Focus
Understands customers and their needs and considers such factors in the completion of day-to-day job tasks and responsibilities; supports more experienced employees as required to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; uses available information to understand customer related circumstances, problems, and needs; considers how day-to-day actions will affect customers; responds quickly to help more experienced employees meet customer needs and resolve problems.
• Initiating Action
Seeks advice from direct supervisor when confronted with a non-routine problem or when made aware of a situation in own work area. Occasionally assists in implementing new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Volunteers to take action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve work group objectives.
• Systems Thinking
Gains understanding of job tasks and processes and how they contribute to meeting work group objective(s). Identifies non-value-adding tasks and alerts more experienced employees for possible improvements. Participates in changes to job/role structures and processes as directed by supervisor.
Technical• Advanced Math & System Model
Basic - Basic applied knowledge of mathematical modeling or advanced mathematics to provide elements of information for known problem solutions, being closely guided by technical leadership.
Preferred - General applied knowledge of mathematical modeling or advanced mathematics to provide information for known problems, under close technical supervision.
• Analysis and Corrective Action
Basic - Basic knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action of non-conformances to reduce scrap, minimize rework, reduce cost and improve quality to meet all requirements. Knowledge of the process for producing product definition data including emergent design changes.
Preferred - General knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action of non-conformances to reduce scrap, minimize rework, reduce cost and improve quality to meet all requirements. Develops, reviews and approves product definition data including emergent design changes.
• Analysis/Design Optimization
Basic - Basic ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
Preferred - General ability to evaluate complex vehicles and systems from a multitude of perspectives. Includes the ability to apply figures of merit and integrated optimization tools. Ability to perform multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives for functional and spatial integration.
• Analyze & Interpret Engineerin
Basic - Basic ability to analyze and interpret company products (e.g. analyzing GSE drawings). Knowledge acquired through on the job training.
Preferred - General ability to analyze and interpret company products (e.g., rewriting engine ground handling document section). Some ability to apply that knowledge to less complex tasks. Knowledge acquired through on the job training.
• Engineering Judgment
Basic - Exercises basic engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity. Demonstrates some understanding of the applicable scientific and engineering knowledge and frequently involves subject matter experts and fellow work group members to obtain good information for the engineering decision-making process.
Preferred - Exercises engineering judgment in developing appropriate decisions considering decision criteria, implications, and possible consequences, to ensure product design integrity. Demonstrates basic understanding of the applicable scientific and engineering knowledge and appropriately involves subject matter experts and fellow work group members to obtain good information for the engineering decision-making process.
• Engineering Processes
Basic - Basic knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Basic knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).
Preferred - General knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). General knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationAre you available to begin this assignment by March 15th, 2012?
This position requires that you work out of Houston, TX. Do you currently live in the Houston, TX area (where relocating would not be required) or are you willing to relocate at your own expense?
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 1 - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 2 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 2 or more years' experience or a Master's degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Candidates must be able to obtain clearance for NASA Systems and Facilities. Experience with modeling and analysis using TRASYS, SINDA, TSS, and/or Thermal Desktop is desired, although not required.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Space Exploration
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Entry
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 03/01/2012
