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Leidos

Senior Project Manager (NASA CMC)

Webster, TX · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent ... Demonstrated experience managing NASA or human spaceflight-related projects * Experience managing ...

Pae

Project Engineer - UPRITE

Houston, TX

As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer - UPRITE to join the JETSII ...

asrcfh

Scheduler - NASA Langley

Hampton, VA · On-site

ASRC Federal AFSS is seeking a Planner / Scheduler to support a NASA contract in Hampton, VA ... Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as Business, Engineering, or Project Management) and 2 ...

Amentum

Project Engineer - UPRITE

Houston, TX · On-site

As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer - UPRITE to join the JETSII ...

Leidos

Senior Project Manager (NASA CMC)

Webster, TX · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent ... Experience supporting NASA CLD, ISS, Artemis, Gateway, or related programs * Knowledge of ...

Leidos

Project Engineer (NASA HHPC)

Houston, TX · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

This position interfaces with Project Management, System Engineering, Quality Engineering, Design and Development, Technical Staff, Logistics, and the NASA customer. US Citizenship or US Permanent ...

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Junior Mechanical Engineer (NASA Sounding Rocket Program)

Peraton

Wallops Island, VA • On-site

$51K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

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Job description

Responsibilities
NASA's Sounding Rocket Operations Contract (NSROC) is a sub-orbital space flight program located at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), a part of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). NSROC provides suborbital launch vehicles, payload development and field operations support to NASA's Science Mission Directorate. The program enables the collection of Earth, Heliophysics and Astrophysics science.
The Mechanical Engineer will be a team member using principles of mechanical engineering; develop, design, analyze, test, and document sounding rocket payload systems, sub-systems, and GSE systems in support of the NASA Sounding Rocket Operations Contract (NSROC).
Responsibilities of the position:
  • Research, develop, design, and analyze sounding rocket mechanical structures, components, and equipment applying principles and techniques of mechanical engineering to fulfill mission requirements.
  • Fulfill mission duties and requirements with teams of fellow engineers from Electrical, GNC, Flight Performance, LV Engineers under direction System Engineers and Mission Managers.
  • Work with SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation for design and analysis efforts.
  • Manage Mass Properties and Gravimetrics of concepts, designs, and actual measurements of flight hardware.
  • Create Design and Manufacturing Documentation with SolidWorks
  • Submit documentation to Production and provide oversight of fabrication in NSROC Machine Shop and provide assembly drawings and procedures to Mechanical Technicians staff.
  • Direct and coordinate activities involved in assembly, operation, problem resolution, and repair of sounding rocket mechanical structures and systems; and create required processes and procedures.
  • Coordinate and participate in environmental testing of sounding rocket components, subassemblies, and full payloads. To include generating test plans and loads, oversight and setup of testing, performing tests, validation of new designs, and interpreting results.
  • Create documentation for design and testing, and present to a panel of peers and customers for review.
  • Serve as lead mechanical engineer for sounding rocket missions and other program or project efforts.
  • Brief customers on technical development projects and negotiate design modification if needed. May be responsible for cost and schedule requirements.
  • Provide support for field operations when needed, including payload, ground, and launcher systems support
  • Balance workload of numerous simultaneous projects & missions at different levels of development, (design, fabrication, testing, etc)
  • Perform Mechanical engineering support assignments such as material management and procurement, peer review, and development projects
  • Management of mechanical engineering assignments, and the development of new products and engineering specifications for applicable projects.
  • Travel may occasionally be 2-4 weeks per year.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, or Physics. (Mechanical or Aerospace engineering preferred)
  • Zero to two years of experience.
  • Working knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation or similar design and analysis tools.
  • Must be a US Citizen and ability to obtain a NASA PIV badge

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Year founded

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