Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as it mentions 'Client is seeking' and provides detailed location and travel info indicating a third-party recruiter role.
Job overview
The Propulsion Engineer role involves performing test engineering activities on spacecraft propulsion systems to support test, verification, and vehicle production objectives at Kennedy Space Center.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will author and execute detailed operating procedures, perform hypergolic propellant servicing, and support test operations including potential overtime and shift work during test periods.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields, experience with hypergolic propellant loading and leak checking spacecraft fluid systems; preferred certifications include NDT Leak Test and SCAPE/SAR.
Work environment and culture
The position is full-time with a preference for on-site work at Kennedy Space Center but allows remote work with significant travel; overtime and shift flexibility are expected during test operations.
Job location and travel
The job is located at Kennedy Space Center, FL, with up to 50% business travel and shifts that may include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts during test operations.
Unique job features
The role involves working with hypergolic propellant systems and requires readiness for overtime and variable shifts during critical test operations.
Company overview
Ateeca Inc. is a global IT consulting and services firm specializing in providing innovative technology solutions to businesses across various industries. They generate revenue through consulting services, software development, and IT staffing solutions, helping clients optimize their technological infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. Founded in 2002, Ateeca has built a reputation for delivering customized, high-quality IT solutions, leveraging a team of skilled professionals and a client-centric approach to drive business success.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize hands-on experience with spacecraft propulsion systems, specifically highlighting any work with hypergolic propellant servicing and test engineering activities.
Showcase your ability to author and execute detailed operating procedures, as well as your experience with leak checking spacecraft fluid systems, aligning with the key responsibilities.
Apply through multiple channels including Ateeca Inc's corporate career page, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant aerospace job boards to maximize your application reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with current propulsion or test engineers at Ateeca Inc, using ice breakers like commenting on recent propulsion test projects or asking about the challenges of hypergolic propellant handling.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'hypergolic propellant servicing,' 'test engineering,' 'leak checking,' 'NDT Leak Test certification,' and 'SCAPE/SAR certification' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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