Thermal​/fluid Analysis Subject Matter Expert

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The thermal/fluid analysis subject matter expert provides conjugate heat transfer and fluid flow analysis and test support of operational, developmental, and emerging NASA propulsion systems.

• Develop Thermal Desktop heat transfer with fluid flow models of propulsion systems and components operating in terrestrial, space, and lunar surface environments
• Collaborate with prime contractors to define propulsion system design and component operational environment requirements
• 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 with 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

A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET accredited university and a minimum of 30 years of professional practice is required. A master’s and/or doctorate degree is preferred and is equivalent to two and six years, respectively, of professional practice. Licensure as a Professional Engineer is desirable. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR .

• Conjugate heat transfer and fluid mechanics modeling using Thermal Desktop
• Development of Fortran language routines to implement customized thermal and fluid environment calculations in Thermal Desktop models
• Proficiency using Microsoft 365 applications for technical writing and presentation

• Reactional Control System design and operation
• Finite element modeling using Ansys, Patran, or Femap
• Test and flight data processing and visualization using MS Excel, NASA Win Plot, Matlab, Python, etc.
• Familiar with NASA, DoD, and industry standards and specifications

Essential functions to perform include working independently with minimal supervision, making rational decisions, and exercising good judgment. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk or hazard to the employee or others.

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and clients (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability…