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Jacobs Active Thermal Control Systems (ATCS) Systems Engineer in Houston, Texas
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. Jacobs is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Active Thermal Control Systems (ATCS) Systems Engineer to join the team with our Engineering Division.
The Active Thermal Control Systems (ATCS) Systems Engineer will:
Experience with turbo machinery, hands on experience with pumps, building redesigning impellers
Working with Collins Aerospace
Perform and review system level analyses that will influence the overall design and performance
Review and provide input to system and sub-system level requirements and other Gateway Program documents.
Develop ATCS requirements verification plan
Investigate technology development opportunities and perform infusion planning
Develop analysis package presentations
Manage heat load vs. heat rejection matrix
Develop integrated module/TCS schematics
Maintain the TCS Concept of Operations (ConOps)
Provide written and oral statuses in the form of presentations or reports and represent the Thermal Systems Manager at program and engineering boards
Interface with International partners and Module providers for integrated solutions of ATCS
Review Module provider’s hardware development activities and advise Thermal System Manager on any areas of concern
Coordinate with vendors on ATCS problem identification and issue resolution.
Perform other duties as required
Here’s what you’ll need :
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
Experience with the development of space systems requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria
Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space thermal control systems
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and tools
Understand basic principles of thermal/fluid systems and their operations and controls
Able to distill and format large amounts of data and identify trends and patterns
Effective at leading teams to resolve issues
Effective at leading meetings, both virtual and in-person, developing and driving an agenda, resolution to issues, taking minutes and actions, and following up to closure
Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
Requisition Preferences:
BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of ten (10) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and eight (8) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph.D. degrees and five (5) years direct engineering experience
Knowledge of Active Thermal Control Systems
Able to conduct first order / first principles analysis for thermal fluid and mechanical design issues, i.e. filter sizing, vacuum time, leakage/pressure decay, etc. using standard MSOffice tools or other software
Experience with NASA Change management process
MBSE simulation and analysis experience
Verification testing experience
Adept at process definition, creation, execution, and enforcement in regard to engineering and project management; i.e. risks, reviews, technology development, testing, etc.
Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
Why Join Our Team?
Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!
See What We Do (https://app.frame.io/presentations/225c1d41-60d8-58cc-bf8c-fd204fb246d9)
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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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