Senior Specialist, Test Operations Engineer

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Test Operations Engineer

Job ID: 15667

Job Location: Jupiter, FL- On Site

Job Schedule: 9/80 - 9 hours Monday - Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will be trained to conduct rocket engine and rocket engine component tests and ensure safe operation of the test facility and all associated mechanical systems. Standard work processes will be used to develop and write operational procedures and work instructions to direct test stand mechanics and technicians to perform various test facility operations and maintenance activities.

Essential Functions:

• Document preparation, system setups, engineering checkouts/reviews, and conducting rocket engine hot fire testing.
• Test Facility maintenance and capital project upgrades.
• Provide procurement specifications and engineering evaluations of system processes, equipment, valves, and process piping used for cryogenic liquid propellants, vacuum jacketed systems, and high pressure gaseous systems.
• Responsibilities will include working with other engineers to incorporate facility maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Support and implement system safeguards and Safety Protocols.
• Support mechanical system Lock-Out-Tag-Out instructions, engineering and facility readiness reviews, and system checkouts of minor engineering modifications.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, technical knowledge, and demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices
• Sound collaboration skills
• Must have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships based on honest, proactive, and open communications
• Fundamental knowledge of thermodynamic principles, flow, pressure, and temperature measurements.
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, product drawings and related specifications