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Senior Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer

Houston, TX

$99K - $136K/yr

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  • Life

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  • PTO

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Senior Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer to ... generation spacecraft programs. This role is ideal for a subject matter expert with a strong ...

Senior Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Senior Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer to ... generation spacecraft programs. This role is ideal for a subject matter expert with a strong ...

Manufacturing Engineer II

Muskegon, MI · On-site

$65K - $84K/yr

... propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for ... Part-Time Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt EOE Statement RENK America is proud to be an ...

Aerospace Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

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  • Life

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Knowledge of aerospace materials, structures, or propulsion * Master's degree in an engineering ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Aerospace Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$86K - $198K/yr

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Knowledge of aerospace materials, structures, and propulsion systems * Master's degree in an ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

There is a requirement for both full and part time (Est 20 hrs/week). Positions requires 100 ... Working level experience with MIL-HDBK 516 Section 6: Flight Technology, Section 7: Propulsion ...

FPGA Developer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$99K - $225K/yr

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As an experienced electrical engineer with a background in Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Operating Engineer

Arnold Air Force Base, TN · On-site

$38.44 - $42.71/hr

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  • Retirement

O & M/Propulsion - Plant (Electrical) Directorate: Test Ops Position Type: Regular Full-Time Pay ... Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work at the ...

Naval Architect

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$70K - $125K/yr

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... our Engineering Department in Salisbury, Maryland. Whether you're a recent graduate looking to ... Available for full-time and part-time employees. * Paid Holidays: Six company-paid holidays each ...

$88K - $115K/yr

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... spacecraft/surface system definitions. In this role, you will coordinate and collaborate across ... The selected candidate will be required to work part-time on-site at Johnson Space Center in ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time spacecraft propulsion engineer in the United States is $108,638.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Stages Principal Systems Engineering & Integration Engineer

TriVector Services, Inc

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
TriVector Services, Inc. provides quality aerospace engineering solutions to complex problems through a renowned team of engineering professionals. We are a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, SBA-certified Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our experienced team is dedicated to building lasting partnerships based on professional integrity and sound engineering principles. TriVector's Experience and exceptional Performance add measurable Value to every project.
TriVector Services is accepting applications from highly skilled and experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support our engineering services and mission-focused solutions. This is a part-time position intended for a highly experienced systems engineering professional with extensive human spaceflight and launch vehicle integration experience.
This position supports NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) Stages Element Office by providing senior-level Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) expertise across element integration, certification, flight readiness, and systems engineering activities. The selected candidate will serve as a recognized technical leader, providing strategic systems engineering insight, independent technical judgment, and mentorship while supporting the successful execution of the Artemis Program.
The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical advisor and integrator, providing insight, mentorship, and strategic guidance while coordinating across NASA organizations, prime contractors, and government stakeholders to ensure successful execution of Stages Element objectives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide senior-level systems engineering and integration expertise supporting the Stages Element throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Provide technical leadership, independent assessments, and strategic recommendations to support program execution and decision-making.
  • Support implementation of programmatic changes associated with Artemis missions while incorporating lessons learned from certification, acceptance, and flight readiness activities.
  • Support planning and execution of major certification, acceptance, integration, and flight readiness activities across the Stages Element.
  • Assess technical impacts, identify integration risks, and recommend opportunities for process and technical improvements.
  • Coordinate across Level II organizations, other SLS Elements, Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA), Engineering, Project Offices, prime contractors, and government organizations to achieve program objectives.
  • Support certification and acceptance activities, including configuration verification, design certification, functional and physical configuration audits, acceptance documentation, DD-250 closeout activities, and flight readiness milestone preparation.
  • Participate in technical reviews, working groups, boards, and milestone assessments supporting successful hardware delivery and mission readiness.
  • Provide systems engineering insight supporting requirements verification, technical baseline implementation, risk management, and systems integration.
  • Serve as a trusted technical mentor, providing guidance, coaching, and knowledge transfer to junior systems engineers while fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Prepare and present executive-level technical briefings, recommendations, and status to senior leadership.
  • Perform other systems engineering and integration duties in support of the Stages Element as required.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 25 years of progressively responsible engineering experience supporting complex aerospace or human spaceflight programs; or a Master's degree with 23 years of experience; or a Ph.D. with 19 years of experience.
  • Extensive experience in Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) supporting large, multidisciplinary aerospace development programs.
  • Demonstrated expertise supporting launch vehicle, spacecraft, or human-rated space systems through development, integration, certification, and flight readiness.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide senior technical leadership, independent technical assessments, and strategic engineering recommendations.
  • Experience coordinating engineering activities across multiple organizations, engineering disciplines, and program stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting certification, integration, readiness, verification, configuration management, and technical risk management activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop less-experienced engineers while fostering technical excellence and knowledge transfer.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and presentation of executive-level technical briefings.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary technical organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting NASA Human Spaceflight Programs.
  • Previous NASA Civil Service experience highly desired.
  • Experience supporting the Space Launch System (SLS) Program, with Stages Element and Core Stage experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting major certification, acceptance, and flight readiness activities for human-rated launch systems.
  • Experience coordinating with prime contractors and government organizations in support of complex aerospace development efforts.
  • Familiarity with NASA systems engineering processes, configuration management, technical risk management, and verification and validation methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-organizational technical integration efforts and influencing technical decisions across multiple stakeholders.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - TriVector Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, or any other reason, please call us at (256) 898-3430 or email hr@trivector.us for assistance.