Tank Design and Development Engineer #ADV000AVL
- Amentum Space Exploration Division Expired
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Full Time
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Job Description
The Valves, Actuators, Lines, and Ducts Propulsion Team is seeking a Senior or Subject Matter Expert Engineer for In-Space Tank Design and Development.
Activities may include but not be limited to:
Provide Point of Contact (POC) leadership for small hypergolic propulsion system tanks including propellant management system and Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV) for pressure fed systems.
Create or review tank specifications.
Create tank test plans and oversee qualification testing.
Analyze test data and create performance reports.
Provide oversight or insight support for commercial partner tank designs during reviews and other activities.
Experience working with Purchasing to provide technical expertise regarding tank specifications during the procurement process.
Job Requirements:
A degree in Engineering or related (STEM) field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 9 years of experience; MS with at least 13 years of experience, or a BS with at least 15 years of experience.
Required skills/experience:
Knowledge and experience with rocket propulsion tank design for smaller pressure fed systems.
Knowledge of propellant management devices (PMD).
Knowledge of hypergolic rocket propellants as it relates to tank design.
Experience with COPV pressurant tank qualification testing.
Desired Experience / Skills:
Direct experience in the design of in-space tanks for hypergolic pressure fed propulsion systems.
Direct experience in the design of Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV).
Experience designing tank PMD.
Experience in zero gravity propellant slosh analysis.
Knowledge of NASA and/or aerospace design and construction standards.
CAD experience, CREO preferred. Ability to open 3D models to view desired details (at a minimum).
Activities may include but not be limited to:
Provide Point of Contact (POC) leadership for small hypergolic propulsion system tanks including propellant management system and Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV) for pressure fed systems.
Create or review tank specifications.
Create tank test plans and oversee qualification testing.
Analyze test data and create performance reports.
Provide oversight or insight support for commercial partner tank designs during reviews and other activities.
Experience working with Purchasing to provide technical expertise regarding tank specifications during the procurement process.
Job Requirements:
A degree in Engineering or related (STEM) field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 9 years of experience; MS with at least 13 years of experience, or a BS with at least 15 years of experience.
Required skills/experience:
Knowledge and experience with rocket propulsion tank design for smaller pressure fed systems.
Knowledge of propellant management devices (PMD).
Knowledge of hypergolic rocket propellants as it relates to tank design.
Experience with COPV pressurant tank qualification testing.
Desired Experience / Skills:
Direct experience in the design of in-space tanks for hypergolic pressure fed propulsion systems.
Direct experience in the design of Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV).
Experience designing tank PMD.
Experience in zero gravity propellant slosh analysis.
Knowledge of NASA and/or aerospace design and construction standards.
CAD experience, CREO preferred. Ability to open 3D models to view desired details (at a minimum).
The Valves, Actuators, Lines, and Ducts Propulsion Team is seeking a Senior or Subject Matter Expert Engineer for In-Space Tank Design and Development.
Activities may include but not be limited to:
Provide Point of Contact (POC) leadership for small hypergolic propulsion system tanks including propellant management system and Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV) for pressure fed systems.
Create or review tank specifications.
Create tank test plans and oversee qualification testing.
Analyze test data and create performance reports.
Provide oversight or insight support for commercial partner tank designs during reviews and other activities.
Experience working with Purchasing to provide technical expertise regarding tank specifications during the procurement process.
Job Requirements:
A degree in Engineering or related (STEM) field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 9 years of experience; MS with at least 13 years of experience, or a BS with at least 15 years of experience.
Required skills/experience:
Knowledge and experience with rocket propulsion tank design for smaller pressure fed systems.
Knowledge of propellant management devices (PMD).
Knowledge of hypergolic rocket propellants as it relates to tank design.
Experience with COPV pressurant tank qualification testing.
Desired Experience / Skills:
Direct experience in the design of in-space tanks for hypergolic pressure fed propulsion systems.
Direct experience in the design of Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV).
Experience designing tank PMD.
Experience in zero gravity propellant slosh analysis.
Knowledge of NASA and/or aerospace design and construction standards.
CAD experience, CREO preferred. Ability to open 3D models to view desired details (at a minimum).
Activities may include but not be limited to:
Provide Point of Contact (POC) leadership for small hypergolic propulsion system tanks including propellant management system and Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV) for pressure fed systems.
Create or review tank specifications.
Create tank test plans and oversee qualification testing.
Analyze test data and create performance reports.
Provide oversight or insight support for commercial partner tank designs during reviews and other activities.
Experience working with Purchasing to provide technical expertise regarding tank specifications during the procurement process.
Job Requirements:
A degree in Engineering or related (STEM) field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 9 years of experience; MS with at least 13 years of experience, or a BS with at least 15 years of experience.
Required skills/experience:
Knowledge and experience with rocket propulsion tank design for smaller pressure fed systems.
Knowledge of propellant management devices (PMD).
Knowledge of hypergolic rocket propellants as it relates to tank design.
Experience with COPV pressurant tank qualification testing.
Desired Experience / Skills:
Direct experience in the design of in-space tanks for hypergolic pressure fed propulsion systems.
Direct experience in the design of Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV).
Experience designing tank PMD.
Experience in zero gravity propellant slosh analysis.
Knowledge of NASA and/or aerospace design and construction standards.
CAD experience, CREO preferred. Ability to open 3D models to view desired details (at a minimum).
Job ID: 483270593
Originally Posted on: 6/28/2025
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