Lead Principal Rocket Propulsion Engineer 5\6
Primary propulsion system design and vehicle integration leader for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage elements. Develops new concepts, theories and products that extend knowledge in propulsion integration. Serves as a consultant to top management in long-range company planning for new or projected areas of technological research and advancement. Prime spokesperson on company's technical capabilities and future directions. Uncovers and resolves issues associated with the development and implementation of programs. Leads business-unit or industry multidisciplinary, multi-program or multi-system development, certification and support of propulsion systems on vehicles. Shapes long-term strategy and policy at a business unit or industry level on all aspects of propulsion system, auxiliary power system and fuel system design, integration, testing and certification. Some travel may be required. Works under minimal direction. US citizenship is required.
Competencies
General• Build Positive Relationships
Leads efforts to consistently and proactively build effective working relationships with other team leaders, managers and internal employees. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Consistently and proactively seeks and expands on original ideas from fellow team leaders, managers and other internal employees enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on team, project, and/or organization goals than on own goals. Is called upon to mentor others in gaining agreement from fellow team leaders, managers and internal employees to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
• Customer Focus
Provides enterprise level modeling for making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive, high-level customer relationships as they relate to complex and large scale projects; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents project level information to senior level customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how complex project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve complex problems; provides enterprise level thought leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.
• Initiating Action
Serves as a role model for others in taking immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Guides others in implementing new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Consistently takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.
• Systems Thinking
Consistently and proactively evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet program/project objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Expertly formulates complex change strategies; frequently seeks input from others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by assigning accountability appropriately, communicating effectively, focusing on new skill development, and integrating with related systems or processes. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical• Boeing Knowledge
Basic - Advanced/expert knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation.
Preferred - Highly advanced/expert knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation.
• Propulsion System Design
Basic - Advanced, expert knowledge of propulsion system design principles, processes, and tools for aerospace vehicles and their components, including company and industry standards and practices.
Preferred - Highly advanced, expert knowledge of propulsion system design principles, processes, and tools for aerospace vehicles and their components, including company and industry standards and practices.
• Propulsion System Test & Cert
Basic - Advanced knowledge of development, production and certification testing and/or qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to represent the project at a business-unit level.
Preferred - Highly advanced knowledge of development, production and certification testing and/or qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to represent the company at an industry level.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Do you have experience with rocket propulsion design for space launch systems?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 5 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 14 or more years' experience, Master's with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 6 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 20 or more years' experience, Master's with 18 or more years' experience or PhD with 15 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Mechanical or aerospace engineering degree preferred. Must be a US citizen, and able to gain permanent access to Marshall Space Flight Center. Comprehensive experience with modern launch systems preferred. Experience with Boeing launch systems a plus. This position offers an opportunity for employees to also enjoy the advantages of living and working in North Alabama. Space exploration, Missile defense, and Aerospace are at the heart of Huntsville's long established science and engineering community, with the nation's highest per capita concentration of engineers, and the nation's second largest research park. Huntsville offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, situated in the natural beauty of the Tennessee Valley with opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, outdoor exploration and water sports.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Space Exploration
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Expert/Consultant
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/28/2012
