Orion Main Engine Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Orion Main Engine Engineer Aerospace Engineer V NASA Glenn Research Center Brook Park, OH
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking a part time senior-level Orion Orbital Maneuvering System Engine (OMS-E) Engineer to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe OMS-E engines are assembled by NASA’s White Sands Test Facility, tested at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, integrated and tested at Airbus’ Bremen facility; further integration occurs at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The OMS-E is operated as part of the Orion vehicle and the Artemis missions.
Job responsibilities include:
- Support technical readiness reviews, data reviews, and test reports for the vibration testing of the OMS-E.
- Perform post-flight data analysis of the Artemis mission for OMS-E performance, specifically looking for any anomalous operation of instrumented engine data returned that indicates operation outside of its qualified environment.
- Support production, deliveries, and flight readiness of the OMS-E for the European Service Module (ESM) for ESM-3 to ESM-6, including waiver development and support for hardware not meeting requirements.
- Documenting, reporting, and presenting results clearly and concisely.
- An extensive background and experience in the the Space Shuttle OMS-E (Orbital Maneuvering System Engine) and the qualification, testing, and integration of that OMS-E into the ESM.
- Extensive knowledge of past testing and flight data of the OMS-E performed for the shuttle and Orion use, with the ability to assess Artemis mission flight data returned on the ESM-MEA for any anomalous behavior.
- Skills in mentoring and transferring knowledge and experience to early- and mid-career engineers.
- Excellent technical writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree or equivalent with the following experience level:
- Bachelor's degree and 20 years of experience
- Master’s degree and 15 years of experience
- Ph.D. and 10 years of experience
Position Requirements
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
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