Fuel Cell Engineer

at  Barrios Technology

Overview:
Our long-term client relationship with Jacobs has led to a need for a Fuel Cell Engineer on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).
Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System.
Responsibilities:

The candidate for the Fuel Cell Engineer role will have a senior engineer mentoring and coaching for developing the following skills:

• Develops and evaluates design requirements and limitations under which fuel cell systems and/or their components must operate in Lunar and Martian Environments.
• Designs and develops ground-based tests and support equipment required to demonstrate the utilization of fuel cell technology for Lunar applications.
• Provide development, use, validation, and enhancement of analytical and modeling tools for the prediction of fuel cell performance, including steady state electrochemistry and reactant consumption.
• Develops statements of work, evaluates proposals, initiates study and development contracts, and monitors contractor progress directed toward advancing state-of-the-art power generation systems.
• Proposes and reviews technology projects for the purpose of evaluating or advancing the state of the art for fuel cell applications.
• Develops and manages detailed project schedules comprised of internal and external milestones as well as tasks, associated progress, and definition of resources required for successful completion.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering fr0m an accredited engineering school plus a minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

  • OR -

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus (5) years of experience in the field or a related area

• OR -

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master’s Degree, plus (10) years of related experience.

  • OR -

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master’s or higher degree, plus fifteen (15) years of related experience.

• Experience in proposing and reviewing technology projects for the purpose of evaluating or advancing the state of the art for fuel cell applications; experience in the application of engineering theories and principles as it pertains to energy conversion and electrochemistry systems processes and reactions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of five years of engineering experience in Fuel Cells; prefer aerospace, electrical, or chemical engineering degree.
• Specialized experience providing guidance and oversight for all phases of the project lifecycle, including concept of operations, requirements, and architecture definition; experience in the design, assembly, integration, testing, operations and sustaining engineering for fuel cell, atmospheric, and water electrolysis technologies.
• Experience in the development, operation, validation, and enhancement of analytical and modeling tools for the prediction of fuel cell performance, including steady state electrochemistry and reactant consumption.
• Experience in planning and coordinating tasks with other agencies and contractors to ensure full integration of technical and operational requirements in support of technology development efforts.
• Experience in proposing and reviewing technology projects for the purpose of evaluating or advancing the state of the art for fuel cell applications; experience in the application of engineering theories and principles as it pertains to energy conversion and electrochemistry systems processes and reactions.
• Experience in developing testing requirements, test plans, overseeing integrated testing, interpreting the resulting data, and generating test reports; experience in project management, risk-based decision making, mission operations, and all aspects of Systems Engineering & Integration, including systems interface/integration.
• Experience within the power engineering and systems engineering fields.Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines.
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and SharePoint sites.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art requirements management and model-based systems engineering tools.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection.
• Experience with power requirements and analyses.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

• Develops and evaluates design requirements and limitations under which fuel cell systems and/or their components must operate in Lunar and Martian Environments.
• Designs and develops ground-based tests and support equipment required to demonstrate the utilization of fuel cell technology for Lunar applications.
• Provide development, use, validation, and enhancement of analytical and modeling tools for the prediction of fuel cell performance, including steady state electrochemistry and reactant consumption.
• Develops statements of work, evaluates proposals, initiates study and development contracts, and monitors contractor progress directed toward advancing state-of-the-art power generation systems.
• Proposes and reviews technology projects for the purpose of evaluating or advancing the state of the art for fuel cell applications.
• Develops and manages detailed project schedules comprised of internal and external milestones as well as tasks, associated progress, and definition of resources required for successful completion.
• Perform other duties as required