Propulsion Systems Thermal/Fluids Analyst – ADV000AO8 Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Propulsion Systems Thermal/Fluids Analyst – ADV000AO8

Job Employer Name:

Amentum Space Exploration Division

SpiderID:

13986830

Location:

Huntsville, Alabama

Date Posted:

4/29/2025

Wage:

Category:

Engineering

Job Code:

ADV000AO8

Job Description:

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED), a primary contractor for NASA since 1989, is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #7 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).
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At the Amentum Space Exploration Division, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.
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Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Position Description:

The propulsion systems thermal/fluid analysis engineer provides conjugate heat transfer and fluid flow analysis and test support of NASA propulsion systems such as the Space Launch System (SLS) and Human Landing System (HLS) as well as emerging technology development areas such as Cryogenic Fluid Management and Nuclear Thermal Propulsion.

Job Duties:

• Develop computational heat transfer and conjugate heat transfer with fluid flow models of propulsion system components and subsystems operating in terrestrial, space, and lunar surface environments.
• Perform thermodynamic assessments of cryogenic propellant storage and transfer systems.
• Review propulsion system analysis and test documentation delivered by program prime contractors for compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Attend program milestone reviews to verify compliance to entry/exit/success criteria, document discrepancies, collaborate with prime contractors to develop corrective action.
• Define thermal and/or thermal vacuum environment test requirements, develop test plans, process test data, and document results in test reports.
• Validate computational analysis models using ground and flight test data.

Job Requirements:

A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred. An MS and/or PhD is preferred and is equivalent to two and six years, respectively, of professional practice. Five or more years of professional practice and licensure as an Engineer Intern or Professional Engineer are desirable. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a MS with at least 3 years of experience, or BS with at least 5 years of experience.
Required skills and experience:

• Knowledge of heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamic principals and applications.
• Familiarity with computational methods for performing heat transfer and fluid flow simulations.
• Effective technical writing and presentation.
• Proficiency using Microsoft 365 applications.
  Desired skills and experience:
• Thermal/fluid model development in Thermal Desktop®, GFSSP, COMSOL Multiphysics, Matlab/Simulink, and/or Ansys for steady state and transient solution.
• Customized environment modeling using Fortran language routines in SINDA/FLUINT and/or GFSSP; Ansys Parametric Design Language.
• Classical heat & mass transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamics analysis techniques.
• Finite element modeling using Ansys, Patran, or Femap.
• Test and flight data processing and visualization using MS Excel, NASA WinPlot, Matlab, Python, etc.
• Familiar with NASA, DoD, and industry standards and specifications.

Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
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ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!
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Education Required:

Bachelors

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Alabama Zip:

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