Aerospace Thermal Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is currently accepting applications to meet an upcoming demand for Aerospace Thermal Engineers to support the Structural and Thermal Systems Branch (STSB) at NASA Langley Research Center. These positions are expected to be onsite in Hampton, VA.

• Demonstrated use of Thermal Desktop and documentation of the analysis, presentation/report findings, guiding design and manufacturing, and verifying results using testing. Models may vary from Ground Support Equipment (GSE) or test fixturing to flight vehicles or satellites.
• Experience with Python programming or similar.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Demonstrated experience documenting reports, and technical memos in both Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and presenting findings to internal NASA groups, designers, project leadership, and customers at project meetings, branch meetings, and design reviews as requested by project managers.

• Experience in performing Structural, Thermal and Optical Performance (STOP) analysis.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and/or MBSE Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) or optimization and/or sensitivity studies scripting models together for system-based analysis.
• Models are often made from scratch or by using CAD geometry as a framework.
• A working knowledge of PTC/CREO software.
• The ability to use other software to solve thermal problems and programming capability.

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence will be required.

AMA is an Affir­mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.