Mechanical Test Engineer - Space Propulsion and Vacuum Systems

Mechanical Test Engineer - Space Propulsion and Vacuum Systems
Aerospace/Mech Engineer I
NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, OH

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

The Test Facilities Operation, and Engineering (TFOME III) Team, which includes Troy7, Sierra Lobo, HX5, Amentum & MSM, is currently seeking aMechanical Test Engineer - Space Propulsion and Vacuum Systemsto join our team in Brook Park, Ohio to provide facility and test mechanical engineering support to NASA's Fuel Cell Laboratories. The role may be assigned to HX5 or one of the other teammate companies. The TFOME team at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in the aeronautics, space power and propulsion test facilities.

Responsibilities:

Provides Engineering support and leadership in the planning, design, and technical execution of mechanical engineering/technical tasks at a Space Vacuum test facility.

Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Provides technical expertise to the users of the ground test facilities in planning test projects to insure proper match of facility requirements with capabilities, balance of resources, and integration of schedules.
• Provide overall project management for an assigned test project including developing detailed project plan and project schedule with task list, durations and assignment of resources. When given the assignment as the lead project engineer, the engineer has the responsibility for the overall execution of the project plan.
• Support large and small scale aerospace ground testing projects, including design of mechanical systems and or test hardware, oversight of mechanical hardware fabrication, oversight of system and hardware installation, data analysis, instrumentation specifications, and final report generation. Test projects cover a wide variety of test types in many facilities including wind tunnels, air-breathing engine and engine component facilities, acoustic chambers, space propulsion (chemical and electrical) and space environment chambers (including cryogenic applications).
• Provides technical expertise and guidance in overall planning, and execution of test projects in assigned facilities as well as planning, coordination and support of maintenance activities. This will include daily coordination with the test team, generation of work instructions to the technical staff (via task orders or other approved means), and general reporting to contractor and customer management.
• Analyzes mechanical system requirements to match system capabilities with test requirements.
• Coordinates with Electrical Test Engineering and data and instrumentation lead and technicians to prepare facility to meet test and operational requirements.
• Prepares documentation supporting facility development efforts.
• Prepares specifications and purchase requisitions for facility hardware.
• Provides support for training of other engineers and technicians.
• Develops presentations, and presents at design reviews, safety reviews, and other technical presentations.
• Provide periodic status reports on each assigned task to contractor and customer management.
• Conduct design of experiments and experimental error analyses.
• Responsible for the safe operation and upgrading of test facilities (i.e. gaseous piping and system design, and hardware integration for Space Propulsion in Vacuum Chamber testing).

Qualifications:

Must have a combination of the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
• Experience with PC and MS products
• Communication skills (verbal and written); and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential
• Because of the nature of the testing, some shift and/or weekend work will occasionally need to be accommodated

Other Position Requirement:

• Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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