The Space Exploration Group at MSFC, a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #7 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).
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Position Description:
The Valves Actuators Lines and Ducts Propulsion Team is seeking a Valve Design & Development Engineer.
Activities may include but not be limited to:
• Provide technical support as part of an Insight Team working with commercial partners.
• Provide risk reduction input to a variety of issues and non-conformances as it relates to vehicle valves.
• Provide data analysis of anomalies that occur during testing or flight.
• Responsible for certification of launch vehicle components to contractually tailored design and test standards.
• Fully document recommendations concerning valve related assessments.
• Communicate and provide feedback to a fully cross-functional launch vehicle engineering team.
• Support remote and on-site audits for component build and testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
A degree in Engineering or related (STEM) field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent Masters with at least 3 years of experience, or a BS with at least 5 years of experience.
Required Experience / Skills:
Experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Valve design experience.
• Valve testing experience.
• Knowledge of fabrication, quality control, and material selection relative to valve manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of propellants used for rocket propulsion.
Desired Experience / Skills:
• Direct experience in the design and certification of aerospace propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of NASA and/or aerospace design and construction standards.
• CAD experience, CREO preferred.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.
The Space Exploration Group at MSFC offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!
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