Combustion Devices Engineer; ES4

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• Gather data and assemble for assessment of changes and issues with hardware and test data.
• Collaborate with other engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Document and deliver results.
• Utilize analysis and test/flight data to characterize the component environments and assist in determining if the combustion devices and turbo machinery meet established design requirements and design goals.
• Apply analyses to pre- and post-test predictions of component performance and to assessing ground test/flight data.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of liquid propulsion components related to combustion devices.
• Assist in assessing new design concepts, design improvements, and fabrication methods.
• Attend technical interchanges, project planning, design review, review boards, and other appropriate meetings to maintain a current knowledge base of design, requirements, issues, action items, and resolution activities. Identify issues, pursue resolutions, and provide supporting analyses. Complete and document assigned action items. Review requirements and risk management processes.
• Perform other duties related to liquid rocket engine analyses and systems engineering as assigned.
• Present assessments to other engineers, as well as technical, project, and program management.

• MS, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Ph.D., with minimum of 4 years of experience,
• MS with at least 8 years of experience, or
• BS with at least 10 years of experience.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, propulsion, and heat transfer.
• Knowledge of combustion codes and applications.
• Familiar with fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Products.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR .

Work Environment:

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 client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to…