4 propulsion engineer jobs found

Description SAIC is hiring a Test Engineer for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Propulsion Test Facility (PTF). This individual will be part of a cross functional onsite team of Engineers, Technicians, and Test Directors working together to advance and test next generation torpedo, combustion, propulsion, and R&D mechanical systems for the Navy. As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for the generation, editing, review, technical accuracy, quality and distribution of technical documentation that supports maintenance and testing operations of a complex industrial R&D testing laboratory. Due to the complex technical nature of the documentation, strict attention to detail is required. The candidate must be organized, efficient, and self-motivated. They must possess a very strong mechanical aptitude to understand the complex mechanical systems they will work with, excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively elicit from others and...

Description SAIC is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to support the Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom Nuclear Power Module (NPM) Verification and Validation (V&V) efforts. SR-1 will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion and provide a path to higher powered and longer duration Mars missions. Supporting the SR-1 NPM Lead Systems Engineer, the selected candidate will be the technical lead for NPM V&V Planning and Execution. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensuring the system is verified and validated using the defined mission success criteria Defining verification methods for all requirements Defining and maintaining the Verification Matrix to ensure industry partner's V&V plans align with system-level V&V Ensuring the NPM V&V Plan is in-line with the SR-1 Vehicle V&V Plan Coordinating subsystem and system level test planning for requirement closure criteria Validation of mission requirements and concept of operations Collaborating...

Description SAIC is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom and Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) efforts. SR-1 will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion and provide a path to higher powered and longer duration Mars missions. The candidate would be S upporting the SR-1 PPE Lead Systems Engineer. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Definition and oversight of PPE assembly, integration and test (AI&T) Development of GSE requirements Development of launch site ground operations Coordinate activities with the SR-1 Vehicle Integration team Provide insight and oversight of the prime contractor's AI&T team Location: Work will be performed in Cleveland, Ohio, onsite at NASA GRC 5-days a week. Qualifications Required Skills: Experience developing complex flight hardware Demonstrated experience leading AI&T...

Description Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available. SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental...