Solid Rocket Booster Hardware Integration Engineer

Solid Rocket Booster Hardware Integration Engineer

The Space Launch System (SLS) Booster Hardware Integration Engineer will provide on-site Booster Element Office (BEO) representation for Booster hardware development and processing activities at the Kennedy Space Center.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site BEO representation at Kennedy Space Center-Booster Fabrication Facility (BFF)/Rotational Processing and Surge Facility (RPSF)/ Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).
• Provide multi-discipline expertise associated with flight hardware, handling/access equipment, production/ground support equipment and tooling.
• Provide expertise, guidance, and recommendations for the transition of mechanical design drawings/specifications into electronic shops instructions, training, and physical implementation of mechanical flight hardware assemblies and their associated support equipment, tooling, and facilities.
• Work with and represent responsible hardware subsystem managers by providing on-site insight into planning, processes, issues, and resolutions.
• Provide the SLS BEO with status of mechanical assembly and testing operations of the flight hardware and associated production support equipment.
• Provide assessments of SLS Booster programmatic and technical products in support of applicable design and operations reviews.
• Coordinate and communicate with other MSFC/KSC organizations.
• Provide advice and maintain cognizance in the processing of Booster structures, assemblies, and integration hardware, including change package engineering and material review boards.

Qualifications:

• Educational requirements: A degree in Engineering, Science or a related field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is desired. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 9 years of experience, Masters with at least 13 years of experience, or BS with at least 15 years of experience.
• Hands-on operational experience with a comprehensive knowledge of SLS and heritage Booster hardware design/production/assembly. Hands-on experience with Booster operational processes, procedures, and systems.
• Extensive experience with SLS and heritage Booster assembly production planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling is required. Knowledge of SLS and heritage hardware production processing facilities, equipment, and tooling at the Rotation Processing and Surge Facility, VAB and prime contractor facilities.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of Booster assembly operations, sequencing timelines, labor-loading, and the associated operations procedures.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills dealing with a technically diverse group of personnel (technician/engineer/quality/management) with a broad range of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

The following skills/experience are highly desired:

• Ability to effectively communicate significant programmatic/technical issues and potential resolution options to appropriate BEO personnel.
• Working knowledge of the Booster element including an understanding of Booster unique production planning document development processes.
• Previously demonstrated effective working relationship with Booster design/assembly personnel.
• An understanding and knowledge of the current SLS program and a working understanding of the SLS vehicle and interfaces.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office 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 (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

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.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.