Aerospace Engineer researches and develops structural engineering specifications for aerospace products, parts, or associated operations to improve the efficiency and reliability of aerospace systems. Analyzes results of stress tests on various craft and missile parts to determine material durability and tolerances. Being an Aerospace Engineer oversees flight tests of prototypes and analyzes resulting data to validate flight characteristics and identify necessary improvements. Conducts calculations and utilizes simulations to evaluate aerodynamics, structural integrity, propulsion efficiency, and the effect on fuel consumption of new or existing materials. Additionally, Aerospace Engineer utilizes CAE, 3-D, and digital modeling to create detailed plans and specifications to support production. Assists quality assurance and purchasing teams with the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, products and materials, or technologies. Understands and complies with all federal regulatory requirements and specifications. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Aerospace Engineer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Aerospace Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Systems Engineer
Houston, TX
Aegis Aerospace owns and operates The MISSE Flight Facility, a unique commercial, external testing facility permanently installed on the International Space Station (ISS), and we’re designing and building lunar payloads to extend our Space Testing as a Service (STaaS) business model to the moon. We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join the design team in Houston for our latest lunar payload, the Space System Test & Evaluation Facility – First Flight (SSTEF-1). The successful candidate will be an experienced systems engineer with a proven ability to manage requirements, qualification/verifications, and space vehicle integration for a complex space payload.
Did you know?
Aegis Aerospace has more than 30 years of experience in creating innovative and practical solutions to fulfill defense and space needs.
We are looking for candidates who are ready to revolutionize the space and defense industry and pioneer new technological advancements to safeguard our country.
Are you ready to Innovate, Explore, and Protect?
Key Responsibilities
This position is responsible for leading and managing the systems engineering and integration (SE&I) work for the SSTEF-1 project. Key responsibilities include:
Travel frequency is minimal. Evening and weekend work may sometimes be required.
Minimum Qualifications
About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.
To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at www.aegisaero.com.
Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer.
Come join our team as we become a leading, large, world-class company providing high quality innovative technical solutions to our diverse portfolio of clients!