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Overview:

• Oversight of testing for planned materials used in space nuclear reactors for long duration deep space mission.
• Oversight for tests and processing post test data & analyses.
• Generate and/or review peer reviewed white papers on test results for AIAA and/or JANNAF Conferences.
• Perform systems level analysis needed to validate test readiness.
• Review analysis and test results associated with materials development used in nuclear propulsion designs.
• Maintain training on-site and off-site and keep up to date within contract compliance requirements.

This job involves longer hours during testing.

Some travel may be required.

Qualifications:

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Nuclear engineering or related engineering field is required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with minimum of 24 years experience, a Masters with at least 28 years of experience, or BS with at least 30 years of experience.

Skills and experience should demonstrate:

• Programmatic level experience with nuclear space propulsion DDT&E.
• Past experience with Nuclear Thermal Propulsion planning and development for deep space missions.
• Solid past experience with US National Nuclear Test facilities.
• Current and past involvement with Tennessee Valley Corridor (tennvalleycorridor.org) for uniting industry with government agencies.
• High level Principal Investigator level past experience with large DDT&E programs.
• Solid understanding of cryogenic storage of propellants.
• Solid understanding of nuclear reactor operation in space environments.
• Considerable publication authorships of peer reviewed technical papers specific to in-space propulsion.
• Solid AIAA experience with hands on contributions towards in-space propulsion technology innovation.
• Ability to begin on-site work at MSFC in the month of January 2025.

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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Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office and laboratory environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
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