Senior Ground Support Engineer
$112,000–$140,000 year
On-siteBerthoud, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems to support rocket engine component checkouts and engine testing using kerosene, oxygen, nitrogen, helium, and hydrogen at high pressures and cryogenic temperatures. Drive, evaluate, and communicate requirements from engine and component teams while generating piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), work instructions, and CAD models. Perform system analysis including fluid flow calculations, piping flexibility analysis, and structural analysis using FEA. Manage projects to ensure objectives and milestones are completed, document designs through the full review process, and evaluate data to ensure proper system operation. Must hold a BS degree in engineering with 4+ years of experience in piping or test system design, possess US citizenship, and be eligible for a security clearance.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree or higher in an engineering field (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred)
- 4+ years of experience with piping, facility, or test system design
- US citizenship required
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
- Experience in hands on hardware build and troubleshooting
- Ability to interact in high paced and rapidly changing test environment
- Ability to evaluate and assess risk positions and provide recommended path forwards
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects (up to 25 lbs.)
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
Desired Qualifications
- GD&T and CAD experience (Solid Works, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, or similar)
- Familiarity with piping design software (Caesar II, Bentley AutoPipe, CaePipe)
- Familiarity with FEA software (ANSYS preferred)
- Experience with ASME piping codes and common tube and pipe connections
- Familiar with National Fire Protection Association, International Fire Code, International Building Code, and other related regulations
- Experience performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), System Safety and Hazards Analysis
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