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The NASA White Sands Test Facility has regular openings for qualified engineers, scientists, and technicians conducting challenging test programs in support of America's space program. 

If you are interested in Federal employment opportunities with NASA, contact the Johnson Space Center Human Resource Office. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Honeywell, the prime contractor for the White Sands Test Facility, this website is the place to start. 

Anyone with experience in conducting test programs involving hazardous test media, high-pressures or vacuum, cryogens, liquid/gaseous hydrogen or oxygen, or in the construction of test facilities, you are encouraged to submit a resume for consideration. Some of the disciplines that we seek are:

Search for Jobs or Apply On-Line at www.honeywell.com

Honeywell Employment
White Sands Test Facility
Attn: Human Resources ED
P.O. Box 20
Las Cruces, NM 88004
Fax: 505-527-8919
e-mail c/o Human Resources

Current Job Openings 

The White Sands Test Facility Team has immediate openings for the following positions. For consideration, please send your resume to Honeywell Employment, WSTF, PO Box 20, Attn: Human Resources ED, Las Cruces, NM 88004. Please indicate on your correspondence the Requisition Number. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Engineer IV – Mechanical/Metallurgical (LABS)
Requisition: 00018769
Description of duties: As a Materials Scientist or Metallurgical Engineer this person will contribute key technical support to our Material Technology Group, which provides materials characterization, mechanical testing, nondestructive testing, corrosion evaluation, materials selection and failure analysis services. Responsibilities include technical consultation to internal and external customers, interpreting codes and specifications, procedure development, and laboratory testing. Responsibilities will grow to include conceiving, planning, managing and/or conducting materials test projects.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a strong generalist background in physical metallurgy and nondestructive evaluation with exce4llent communications and problem solving skills. WE seek a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player, able to occasionally work non-typical schedules in hot, dusty, and confined spaces. Minimal domestic travel will be required.

Requirements:
1. BD degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, advanced degree preferred.
2. ASNT NDE Level III certification in radiographic is required. Certification or experience in other NDE methods highly desirable.
3. 5-10 years related engineering experience.
4. Theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory experience in materials characterizat9ion and testing, including:
- Electron and optical microscopy
- X-ray microanalysis
- Metallographic specimen preparation
- Mechanical testing (tensile, hardness, impact)
5. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

Additional highly desirable qualifications include knowledge of:
- Structure-property relationships of aerospace alloys, particularly stainless steels
- Metallurgical failure analysis methodology
- Welding processes
- Corrosion of aerospace allows
- ASNT NDE Level III Certification in liquid penetrant, and ultrasonic examination methods
Prospective candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a physical examination as determined by the HTSI preplacement physical requirements.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Engineer 1/2 ; Field (ENG)
Requisition: 00022734
Description of duties: Analyses the job by reviewing the program, contract, specifications, and specific customer requirements as they apply to the assigned project. Determines the technical and presentation approach, develops detailed work outlines as required. Tracks planning, scheduling and implementation of programs, projects for field installation, operation, modification, and technical documentation and training. Responds to issues by analyzing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and recommending solutions from available tools and resources. Researches detailed relevant engineering information with respect to function and operation. Resolves technical issues in primary areas of competence. Interacts with management and customer representatives. Investigates and makes decisions relative to significant problems in equipment performance, customer requirements and relations. Must be capable of performing material take-offs, scheduling and prioritizing projects for the section, and establishing and tracking resource requirements for the project engineers. Typically develops new methods to apply to problems. Directs or conducts research studies necessary for improvement or reconfigurement of projects. Prepares and conducts special reports and presentations pertinent to field operations or other applications. Limited guidance available. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Engineer 1: BA/BS degree in a technical or engineering field, or AS degree in engineering technology with at least four years of related experience, or comprehensive military training or completion of a civilian technical school program with at least eight years of related experience. Must be able to pass a physical examination as determined by the Honeywell Team Physical Examination Requirements.
Engineer 2: BA/BS degree in a technical or engineering field with two years of experience, or AS degree in engineering technology with at least six years of related experience, or comprehensive military training or completion of a civilian technical school program with at least ten years of related experience.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Engineer 3 / 4 ; Mechanical (PROP)
Requisition: 00022731
Description of Duties: Responsible to the Engineering Manager, 300 Area Projects Section, for the comprehensive oversight of assigned project(s). Capable of managing multiple medium to large projects of various complexities. The Project Leader (PL) is responsible for project cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PL coordinates multiple projects and ensures completion of all necessary activities for successful project delivery from development of project planning (including scope, cost estimate, and schedule), to production of design documents, to build up and test, to project closeout. Leads and coordinates teams of professionals to include designers, engineers, and project support specialists. Primary point of contact on project status, scope, technical issues, cost, and schedule. Prepares documents incorporating the technical, safety and quality requirements of the project and coordinates the schedule. Provides daily status and progress report updates to the NASA counterpart, analyzes weekly cost reports and maintains project budgets, schedules, and final performance data. Provides weekly status and monthly progress reports to senior management. Adheres to NASA and Honeywell Safety, Quality and Technical standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: BS Degree in Engineering plus a minimum of three years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include a minimum of two years engineering project management experience demonstrating a familiarity with estimating, design and coordination, to include formal and informal designs and reviews. Must demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of NASA quality assurance and guidelines. The ability to prepare, analyze, and manage project budgets and schedules is mandatory (MS Project). Must be experienced in preparing project plans. Ability to utilize a PC with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Project. Ability to communicate effectively with customer and the various members of their team.
Engineer 3; Mechanical: BS in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline or applied science with at least three (3) years of related experience.
Engineer 4; Mechanical - BS degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline or applied science with at least eight (8) years of related experience.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Engineer Manager 1 (LABS)
Requisition: 00023033
Description of Duties: Responsible for technical and administrative supervision of the WSTF Chemistry & Materials Section of the Laboratories Department. Ensure planning for and execution of Chemistry & Materials Section mission. Requires budget planning and maintenance, direction and approval of technical activities, along with personnel selection and management. Responsible for ensuring the effective use of project mangement tools for the CMS section budget and projects. Will work closely with NASA counterparts to maintain quality of product and timeliness of delivery. Provides open communication with CMS section personnel and coaching and mentoring as required. Ensures CMS operations mesh with overall Laboratories Department objectives. Functions as Certifying Official for WSTF Training Classifications owned by the CMS section.
Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Chemistry and/or Materials Science and at least five years of directly applicable experience, including direct supervision in a laboratory setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to pass a physical examination consistent with the requirements of the position as determined by HTSI.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Mechanical Engineer 2 (LABS)
Requisition: 00024275
Description of duties: Provide engineering support to the Oxygen Components and Oxygen Hazards Analysis groups. Will be responsible for; oxygen component testing, hazards analysis, mechanical design and analysis, flow calculations, test system design and implementation using high pressure oxygen and cryogenic fluids. Will prepare and execute test and fabrication TPS’s. Work includes maintaining facilities and documentation, project management, designing and conducting experiments, and preparing reports.Qualifications: For Mechanical Engineer II, a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering with one year of experience is required. See Honeywell job descriptions for a complete list of the general requirements. Specific requirements include, experience with high pressure oxygen systems, testing of flight oxygen components, oxygen component hazards and failure analysis, test system valves, transducers and instrumentation systems. Ability to perform Mechanical Engineering design and gas flow calculations is desired. Candidate must have strong oral and written communication, team building, and project management skills. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a physical examination as determined by the HTSI preplacement physical.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Engineer 3 /4; Mechanical (PROP)
Requisition: 00023035
Description of duties: Responsible to the Engineering Manager, 300 Area Projects Section, for the comprehensive oversight of assigned project(s). Capable of managing multiple medium to large projects of various complexities. The Project Leader (PL) is responsible for project cost, schedule, and technical performance. The PL coordinates multiple projects and ensures completion of all necessary activities for successful project delivery from development of project planning (including scope, cost estimate, and schedule), to production of design documents, to build up and test, to project closeout. Leads and coordinates teams of professionals to include designers, engineers, and project support specialists. Primary point of contact on project status, scope, technical issues, cost, and schedule. Prepares documents incorporating the technical, safety and quality requirements of the project and coordinates the schedule. Provides daily status and progress report updates to the NASA counterpart, analyzes weekly cost reports and maintains project budgets, schedules, and final performance data. Provides weekly status and monthly progress reports to senior management. Adheres to NASA and Honeywell Safety, Quality and Technical standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: BS Degree in Engineering plus a minimum of three years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include a minimum of two years engineering project management experience demonstrating a familiarity with estimating, design and coordination, to include formal and informal designs and reviews. Must demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of NASA quality assurance and guidelines. The ability to prepare, analyze, and manage project budgets and schedules is mandatory (MS Project). Must be experienced in preparing project plans. Ability to utilize a PC with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Project. Ability to communicate effectively with customer and the various members of their team.
Engineer 3; Mechanical: BS in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline or applied science with at least three (3) years of related experience.
Engineer 4; Mechanical - BS degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline or applied science with at least eight (8) years of related experience.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Physicist 4 / Physicist 5 (LABS)
Requisition: 00024938
Description of duties: Conducts complex research into the areas of mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and radiation. Performs complex experiments, with various instruments. Conducts complex instrumental analyses to determine physical properties of materials. Develops specialized test procedures for unique test programs. Work includes project management, designing and conducting experiments, and preparing reports.
Qualifications: For Physicist 4 a Bachelor's Degree or preferably higher in Physics is required with 7 years relevant experience. For Physicist 5, a BS Degree or preferably higher in Physics is required with 10 years relevant experience. See Honeywell job descriptions for a complete list of the general requirements. Specific requirements include: experience with test systems, nondestructive testing of materials and components, Practical experience in radiographic imaging and computed tomography, ultrasonic imaging, thermo graphic imaging and electromagnetic testing is highly desired. Candidate must have strong oral and written communication, team building, and project management skills. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a physical examination as determined by the HTSI preplacement physical.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Supervisor 1 (Deputy Fire Chief) HAZMAT (PAD)
Requisition: 00025251
• Description of duties: Works to maintain open communications and feedback from employees.
• Drive vehicle to emergency site; take command and implement ICS as appropriate; determine proper tactics for fire suppression assuring safety of fire personnel and civilians.
• May perform the full range of duties of a Fire fighter when necessary.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports including Fire Incident Reports, roll calls, equipment records and others utilizing automated systems.
• Assures technical mission of the organization is achieved within budget.
• Supervise the preparation of pre-incident emergency response plans for the site.
• Assure that training schedules are established and implemented for assigned personnel.
• Perform special projects and participate on Emergency Services and site-wide committees and process improvement teams.
• Assist in long range planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of modern methods, principles, techniques and practices applied to fire fighting, fire prevention, fire safety inspection, natural or man-made disasters, and related fields.
• Ability to rapidly analyze dangerous situations and take reasonable course of action; reacting quickly and calmly, and to recall facts and conditions observed while under severe physical and emotional stress.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with NASA and Contractor employees, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and WSTF employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill and ability to teach HAZMAT techniques and procedures.
• All other knowledge, abilities and skills as required for firefighter/EMT.
Qualifications: Be able to meet the requirements and have three (3) additional years experience at WSTF or equivalent position. Works inside and outside in all types of weather. May be exposed to cramped surroundings. Requires arduous physical exertion under unusual circumstances. Must pass physical Criterion Task Test (CTT) and medical examination annually. Maintains EMT-B Certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School graduate or equivalent. Degree preferred
• HAZMAT Level I, II, III and V Certification
• NFPA Fire Officer Qualified
• State certified or nationally registered EMT-B
• Possess and maintain a New Mexico State driver's license.
Ability to obtain security clearance

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Engineer Manager 1 (PROP)
Requisition: 00025441
Description of duties: Responsible for technical and administrative supervision of the WSTF Propulsion Department Operations Systems Support (OSS) Maintenance and Altitude (M&A) Group, Section 1220. Establishes operational planning and schedules manpower, materials, and facilities to meet OSS M&A support obligations. Plans, directs, and monitors section budgets. Oversees budgets and schedules prepared by direct report staff. Provides direction and approval of technical activities within the section, including personnel selection for project support. Participates in Propulsion Department strategic planning process and ensures appropriate skills are available when needed. Monitors technical performance and takes appropriate and timely action to correct deficiencies. Conducts elements of HTSI IPMD process for all direct reporting employees. Takes part in Propulsion Department salary action planning and participates in recommendations for hiring and promotion actions. Interprets and implements organizational policies. Works closely with NASA counterparts to maintain quality of product and timeliness of product delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Previous supervisory or management experience will be regarded as a key factor in the interview process. Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills are required. Must possess leadership skills, ability to counsel, coach, develop and motivate direct reports. Must possess team building and facilitation skills. Technical knowledge of piping systems, associated ASME codes, and altitude systems will be considered a plus in the interview process. Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering discipline and at least 5 years of related experience. Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Pressure Systems Code Engineer (Prog. Mgt.)
Requisition: 00025452
Description of duties: Performs a variety of engineering work in the design, maintenance, non-destructive evaluation (NDE) and certification activities for pressure vessels and pressurized piping systems, including compressors, pumps, valves, rupture discs, boilers, ejectors, hydraulic systems and other equipment utilized in mechanical industrial processes, including thermodynamic and fluid systems. Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of robotics to increase production quality, efficiency or volume. Serves as the WSTF Code Expert with respect to Pressure Vessel and Pressurized Systems (PV/S) Code interpretation. Informs the PV/S team members of Code changes and interpretations. Assigns identification numbers to new WSTF PV/S, reviews PV/S designs and modifications (participates in Design Reviews), calculations, procurements, contracts, and NDE as requested by Design Engineers or System Engineers. Serves as the Certifying Official. Provides for Design Engineers (Designers) and System Engineers. Specifies the training curriculum and arranges for the actual training of both. Provides input on the scope and recertification frequency of PV/S (e.g., risk-based inspections). Reviews PV/S certification appeals and makes recommendations to the PSM or Designer. Coordinates the compilation of missing information/data for existing PV/S. Reviews procedures, qualifications and specifications for pressure testing, welding, brazing, and other tests and procedures. Develops and maintains liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies. Works with PV/S owners and team members to ensure site compliance with government regulations and industry standards. Notifies the Design Engineers that changes in the Code(s) have occurred. Notifies System Engineers when certification or maintenance is required on their PV/S. Performs analysis of technical data and information resulting from tests, studies, analyses, etc. Assists in compiling and preparing comprehensive technical reports and proposals. Evaluates engineering progress, developments and findings, to assure technical adequacy to meet operational demands and conformance with established standards and practices. Plans, programs and directs the activities of lower level engineering personnel to assure maximum coordination of effort within the group. Interacts with senior management and senior customer representatives; may lead a cross-functional team. Ability to work with little direction or supervision. Strong analysis skills and able to simplify complex processes and identify effective solutions. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: BA/BS degree in engineering or applied science with at least 8 years of related experience, or completion of an engineering associate degree, requiring at least two years of full-time study, plus a minimum of 10 years of experience in the design of related pressure piping. In lieu of formal education, 15 years of directly related work experience. Good working knowledge of ASME Section I, VII, IV, VI, VIII, IX, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ANSI/NB-23 National Board Inspection Code, AWS A2.4, “Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination,” and AWS A3.0, “Standard Welding Terms and Definitions”. Knowledge of API Codes and Standards Specifically API 510, 570, 572, 576, 579, 580 and 581; UL Standards; NFPA Codes; AWWA Standard; UFGS Standard; CGA Standards specifically C-6 and C-8. WSTF Pressure Systems Program knowledge is preferred, may obtain OJT.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Mechanical Engineer 4 (LABS)
Requisition: 00025565
Description of duties: Will provide technical, and project engineering support to the Oxygen Hazards Analysis Group. Will be responsible for technical oversight, scheduling, and performing hazards analysis of oxygen components. Duties include project management, training, test system design and implementation using high pressure oxygen and inert gases and oxygen hazards analysis database maintenance. Will also perform research and analysis in the area of oxygen hazards. Work includes designing and conducting experiments, preparing reports and papers and maintaining and upgrading the oxygen hazards analysis database.Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is required with at least 8 years of related experience. See Honeywell job descriptions for a complete list of the general requirements. Specific requirements include, extensive experience performing oxygen hazards analysis, testing of oxygen components and materials and working knowledge of MS Access database programming. Ability to perform Mechanical engineering design and gas flow calculations is desired. Candidate must have strong oral and written communication, team building, and project management skills. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a physical examination as determined by the HTSI preplacement physical.

Contractor: Honeywell
Position: Mechanical Engineer 1/ Engineer 2 (PROP)
Requisition: 00025600
Description of duties: Duties include performing test and evaluation of rocket propulsion systems. Candidate will design mechanical and fluid systems, write test procedures and fabrication work instructions, conduct test operations, evaluate system performance, and write reports.

Qualifications: Performs a variety of engineering duties under general supervision. Must possess effective communication skills, both oral and written. Familiarity with hazardous chemical handling, a plus. Skilled with computer software including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Ability to communicate well with others.

Engineer 1; Mechanical: BS degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline or applied science with no experience.

Engineer 2; Mechanical: BS degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline or applied science with at least one (1) year of related experience.

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