Civil Engineer

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Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #11 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).  JSEG has been a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 and supports marquee NASA programs, including the Space Launch System, International Space Station, space optics fabrication, earth and space sciences and advanced propulsion system development. As a partner in NASA’s next generation of space exploration, our jobs are literally history in the making by challenging today, reinventing tomorrow.

NOTE:  Must be able to provide own transportation when required.  This position is on-site at Marshall Space Flight Center.  The candidate will be required to be on-site 3-days per week, with Monday and Thursday being mandatory and the 3^rd day being of their choosing.  The remaining two days will be telework with adequate internet capabilities.  

The Civil/Structural Design Engineer will: 

• Develop designs for both flight and non-flight hardware including Structural and Mechanical Hardware
• Work with large assembly and subassembly models in support of the Space Launch System (SLS) program as well as other new and existing programs at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
• Provide engineering design functions for time critical hardware designs, and support on-going manufacturing of complex assemblies. 

Job duties will include:

• Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success
• Work with a large team of engineers and designers to select hardware components, develop Pro Engineer/CREO models of structures and mechanisms, develop detailed fabrication and assembly drawings, and provide fabrication support to shop personnel
• Participate in task meetings and conferences as requested
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers on the development of integrated flight hardware
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and ESSCA management as needed
• Review and approve stress analysis reports

Minimal travel is required.

Here’s what you’ll need:

BS degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience is required.  Degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred.  

The ideal candidate will be an engineer who possesses the following skills:

• Proficient in CREO 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting
• Familiarity with large assemblies and large assembly management techniques
• Familiarity in working with surfacing techniques
• Familiarity in working with Import Data and data sharing features
• Proficient with GD&T (ASME Y14.5M-1994)
• Proficient using CAD drafting standards such as Global Drawing Requirements or MIL-STD-100, etc.
• Proficient with the MSFC CAD Standard
• Proficient in using PDM system for active CAD data management
• Familiarity with handling CAD and drawing CM processes through release.
• Familiarity formulating engineering calculations using excel, MathCad, etc.
• Familiarity with launch vehicles
• Familiarity with Product View and/or JT visualization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
• Experience with NASA Design Specifications, and Standards is highly desired
• Experience in analysis of joints containing mechanical fasteners or welds
• Educational emphasis in structural design
• Familiarity with AISC's 16^th Edition Steel Construction Manual 

 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%). Meetings are usually held virtually and MS TEAMS is the platform used.

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in VIRTUAL 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%). 

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%). When applicable.

Attendance:

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., 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. 

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