About us:
KT Engineering is a small, entrepreneurial firm specializing in the research, design, analysis, and testing of aerospace systems, subsystems, and components. Our staff brings a wealth of real-world experience associated with the design, fabrication, and operation of aerospace vehicles including Atlas, Athena, Titan, Space Shuttle, STS Centaur, X-33, X-37 and X-40A. This experience, combined with a small, entrepreneurial company atmosphere that encourages innovation, empowerment, and flexibility, results in consistently creative, high-quality engineering solutions to complex aerospace challenges.
KTE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Description:
KT Engineering has an immediate opening for an Engineer - Propulsion Analysis to support a fast-paced launch vehicle development and flight test program. Engineer will perform analyses of cryogenic propulsion related subsystems including combustion devices, turbopumps, feed, vent, and pressurization systems. Engineer will support ground and flight test programs, data collection, analysis, and model correlation.
Engineer will be working as a member of a multi-contractor, multi-government agency team and may be required to provide work leadership for other team members. As such, they are required to have effective (oral and written) communication and interpersonal skills. The position requires a highly motivated, goal-oriented individual who is interested in “hands-on” development and testing and who possesses the skills defined below. Limited travel will be required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (required).
- Detailed knowledge and at least 5-10 years of experience in the propulsion related analyses.
- Knowledge and experience in the analysis of systems using cryogenic propellants.
- Experience with propulsion testing, data reduction, and analysis is highly desirable.
- Strong professional/technical writing, oral presentation and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proven attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
US citizenship is mandatory. All applicants must have or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by candidate(s) filling this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this job.
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