Test Engineer

As a  test engineer  you will support the testing of space flight and non-space flight hardware for the NASA Environmental Test branch at Marshall Space Flight Center. The test engineer will:

· Support thermal testing in the environmental test vacuum chambers.

· Support aerodynamic testing in wind tunnel.

· Support fluid dynamics test operations.

· Review test requirements and develop test plans.

· Design/review test facility drawings.

· Configuration control and documentation.

· Review test data.

Job Duties will include:

· Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success.

· Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, setup, and perform wind tunnel and fluid dynamic.

· Participate in safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested to support ASED and customer requirements.

· Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support ASED and customer requirements via Power Point and other various software packages.

· Perform safety and certification training to support ASED and customer requirements.

· Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards.

· Minimum travel required.

Essential Functions

Work Environment: 

Office and Laboratory 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%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in 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%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines: 

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

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, 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.

Basic Qualifications

Prefer a BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with 0-5 years of applicable experience.

The ideal candidate will be an engineer with the following skills:

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word are required.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

· Experience with thermal-vac testing is a plus.

· Experience with AutoCad, MicroStation, or similar is a plus.

· Experience with wind tunnels, aerodynamics, and Schlieren imaging are a plus.

· Experience with applied fluid dynamics system analysis is a plus.

· Knowledge of ASME Power Piping and Boiler codes are a plus.

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify