Test EngineerMechanical Engineer IIINASA Glenn Research CenterBrook Park, OhioHX5 is currently seeking a Test Engineer to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The selected candidate will provide test engineering support to NASA's Glenn Research Center (GRC) for hydrogen / oxygen regenerative fuel cells in lunar applications. This includes basic analytical work, experimental design, test stand build-up, and testing for electrochemical, electrical, fluidic, and thermal (including cryogenic) components and sub-systems.
Required Skills:- Strong experience testing fluidic and electrical components including assembling, verifying, and operating test systems.
- Strong experience with executing hardware development test plans through data analysis and reporting.
Desired Skills:- Familiarity with fuel cell and/or electrolysis hardware at both the stack and system levels preferred.
- While the immediate relevance is for experience with the PEM chemistry, other electrochemical chemistries are acceptable (e.g. alkaline (KOH or NaOH), Direct Methanol, Molten Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, or Solid Oxide).
- Familiarity designing and/or operating hardware for extreme thermal environments or aggressive chemical environments preferred.
- Experience with NEC code (particularly Article 500), high pressure oxygen, high pressure hydrogen, and pneumatic systems.
Education/Experience:Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree from an accredited program, with the following education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree with 5 to 10 years of experience; at least 8 years is preferred.
- Master's degree with 3 to 6 years of experience.
- Ph.D. with 0 to 3 years of experience.
Other Position Requirements:- Proof of U.S. Citizenship 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
