Requirements

Skills and Experience Req’d:
M&P Generalist with some understanding of space propulsion systems. Understanding of spray and pour foam insulation Thermal Protective Systems (TPS) and Cork / Ablator Systems. Understanding of the specifications (STPs / DPIs/ S-201 program specific) regarding these systems/materials and application of such. Familiar with environments necessary for TPS application and the creation / monitoring of these environments for application. Familiarity with damage anomalies associated with transportation, handling and cryogenic tanking and de-tanking of the flight hardware in addition to test firing events. Comfortable with assessing TPS and Cork / Ablator anomalies and provide criteria for Use-as-Is, repair, remove and replace for MRB disposition. or provide direction to use pre-approved program-specific allowances or rework allowables.

Education / Experience:
typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.