Cryogenic Thermal Engineering Analyst

Overview

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

Mechanical Engineer IV — NASA Glenn Research Center, Brook Park, Ohio. HX5 is seeking a Cryogenic Thermal Analyst / Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.

• Apply Cryogenic Fluid Management (CFM) expertise to NASA programs such as the Human Lander System (HLS) and Fission Surface Power (FSP) projects, including support activities described below.
• HLS Insight Risk Reduction Activities, including work with COPV operating pressure increases, thermal/fluid analyses in Gasifier Feed Tanks, and thermal/fluid analyses for Turbo-Gasifier development.
• Collaborate with the NASA Technical Monitor and the HLS team (thermal, structures, and systems engineering team members).
• Analyze and update conceptual designs for tank internal systems.
• Assist with tracking cryogenic fluid and gas propellant inventories within the propellant tanks.
• Provide thermal analysis support to the FSP Technology Development project under the Technology Demonstration Mission (TDM) program, including development of thermal models and risk assessments.

• Develop and maintain a Thermal Desktop model of the FSP Government Reference Design system and a heat pipe thermal transport compatible with a capable lander.
• Develop thermal models for various regions of the lunar surface and guide thermal system–oriented risk assessments, including risks of lunar dust to thermal systems.

• Ability to design and develop thermal models of space flight hardware using the specified modeling software.
• Experience with cryogenic fluid flight system design and technologies.
• Fluid analysis and heat transfer analysis in cryogenic applications.
• Knowledge of engineering principles as applied to aerospace components and products.
• Experience with ASME Pressure Vessel Code for pressure vessels and piping systems.
• Ability to guide and develop thermal models of NASA project hardware within Thermal Desktop.
• Capability to analyze and present data gathered from thermal models and support project decisions.
• Knowledge of spacecraft thermal control techniques including active and passive thermal management.
• Team leadership capabilities with the ability to work independently as well.

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6 to 15 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree with 10 to 20 years of experience

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Tution Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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