Propulsion Engineer L6

JOB TITLE : Propulsion Engineer L6

LOCATION : Huntsville AL

PAY RATE : $124 / hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details :

Job Type : Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry : Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits : Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

Perks : Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide : Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions :

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary :

Serve as Lead Engineer for assigned TVC hardware and system elements owning technical requirements baselines change management and certification artifacts.

Lead technical planning execution and trade studies for TVC architecture including actuator sizing control laws thermal and mechanical loads lubrication materials and redundancy considerations.

Develop and approve technical requirements drawing packages Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and test plans; ensure compliance with system requirements.

Lead supplier technical program management including source selection support technical direction performance monitoring design reviews supplier risk assessments corrective action oversight and configuration control.

Coordinate and execute subsystem- and system-level test campaigns (component testing qualification hot-fire functional and acceptance testing); analyze data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution.

Perform and oversee structural thermal fluid and control systems analyses including FEA dynamic modeling control simulations margin assessments and life-cycle predictions; validate analytical models against test data.

Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) reliability and maintainability assessments and life-limited parts tracking.

Lead multidisciplinary engineering reviews and represent the TVC discipline in system-level design reviews and integration meetings.

Mentor and guide a team of engineers and technical specialists.

Communicate technical status risks and mitigation plans to program leadership suppliers and stakeholders through clear verbal briefings and written technical reports.

Requirements :

Bachelors Masters or PhD from an accredited institution in Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Physics or Chemistry with 15 20 years of experience depending on degree level.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Thrust Vector Control (TVC) engineering.

Proven experience as a technical lead (Responsible Engineer Chief Engineer or Lead Engineer).

Experience with actuators pivots nozzles control electronics and sensors.

Propulsion experience specifically within spaceflight systems (e.g. Space Shuttle launch systems or commercial space programs).

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with data analysis and modeling tools including MATLAB and NASTRAN.

Prior experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes.

About Us :

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements :

Must be a U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords : aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

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