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CACI is looking for an experienced Pyrotechnics/Ordnance Systems Engineer to directly support NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC) within the JSC Pyrotechnics engineering group. This position will support various space vehicle programs in spacecraft pyrotechnic/ordnance design and vehicle integration including verification of design to NASA qualification requirements and work with international partners. It will support project management of concept, development and flight Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) pyrotechnic systems and devices. This position requires a self-motivated, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy, have strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise, and be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner. The individual must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles. Responsibilities include providing engineering support to NASA programs, communicating spacecraft requirements such as JSC-62809 Human Rated Spaceflight Pyrotechnic Specification and applying them to technical issues or design challenges; supporting research and development of new GFE pyrotechnic/ordnance project concept, design, testing and qualification for space vehicle applications including ground support equipment; communicating engineering position rationale on analysis and data results to various internal and external organizations; providing failure investigation and problem-solving efforts for device or system technical issues and elaborating paths forward or options; performing and coordinating design engineering analysis and optimization activities using dynamic analysis software such as LS Dyna; prescribing and communicating proper testing specifically for pyrotechnic test systems, data acquisition hardware and techniques through leading in a team environment with attention to detail and documentation; coordinating with NASA Safety and Mission Assurance on pyrotechnic safety measures and standards to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of pyrotechnic devices. This work takes place at NASA/JSC in Houston, TX, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative. Qualifications required include U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency, B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, 7-10 years of related pyrotechnics/ordnance engineering experience, experience with pyrotechnic flight hardware development, qualification, certification, and acceptance tests, knowledge of pyrotechnic system architecture, component/device design, structural interfaces, safety standards, and operational requirements, flexibility, strong communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, strong work ethic, and coordination skills. Desired qualifications include M.S. degree, over 10 years of experience, knowledge of pyrotechnic system elements, oversight of GFE hardware development lifecycle, systems engineering skills, and experience with dynamic engineering analysis software tools. The position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately but represents positions consistently available at CACI.

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