Job Description :
NASA has awarded the Aircraft and Spaceflight Systems Engineering Support Services (ASSESS) contract to AMA to provide specialized research, science, and engineering services at Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley.
Since 1962, AMA has been committed to exceeding customer expectations with the very best services and solutions, offering a range of Science, Engineering, Multimedia & Visualization, Information Technology, and Data Analytics solutions.
ASSESS will provide specialized research, science, and engineering services that support a wide range of applications, from entry vehicle thermal protection systems to revolutionary vertical lift technology through the following core disciplines :
- Aerodynamics
- Aerothermodynamics
- Aeroacoustics
- Machine Learning
- Materials Design / Manufacturing / Test / Evaluation / Development and Implementation
- Systems Analysis, Engineering, Design and Development
- Structures Analysis
- Engineering Risk Analysis
- System Integration
- Project Management
AMA is looking forward to providing qualified personnel to perform a variety of professional support. The ASSESS Incumbent Application is for employees performing work on this contract and interested in continuing their current position as part of AMA's team under this contract in the following service categories :
Aerothermodynamicist (Levels 1-3) : Responsible for the research, development, implementation, and / or application of aerothermodynamic analysis tools and techniques. Works as a member of research, development, and / or analysis teams to provide aerothermodynamic expertise. Will typically have direct interaction with customers, engineering team leads, and project and / or functional managers. May lead teams of aerothermodynamic engineers to provide technical direction or assignments.Materials Scientist / Engineer (Levels 1-3) : Responsible for the research, development, characterization, and testing of advanced materials. Works as a member of research, development, and / or analysis teams to provide expertise in materials science. Will typically have direct interaction with customers, engineering team leads, and project and / or functional managers. May lead other materials scientists and engineers to provide technical direction or assignments.Systems Engineer (Levels 1-3) : Responsible for applying systems engineering strategies, procedures, and techniques in support of engineering projects. Supports project teams performing research, development, and / or analysis in support of flight systems development projects. Will typically have direct interaction with customers, engineering teams, and project and / or functional managers. May lead other systems engineers in providing technical direction or assignments.Thermal / Mechanical Engineer (Levels 1-3) : Responsible for the research, development, implementation, and / or application of thermal-mechanical analysis tools and techniques. Works as a member of research, development, and / or analysis teams to provide thermal mechanical expertise. Will typically have direct interaction with customers, engineering team leads, and project and / or functional managers. May lead other thermal mechanical engineers in providing technical direction or assignments.Aerospace Engineer (Levels 1-3) : Responsible for the research, development, implementation, and / or application of aerodynamic analysis tools and techniques as related to the flight of aerospace vehicles. Works as a member of research, development, and / or analysis teams to provide expertise in the discipline of aerodynamics. Will typically have direct interaction with customers, engineering team leads, and project and / or functional managers. May lead other aerospace engineers to provide technical direction or assignments.'CFD Analyst (Levels 1-3) : Responsible for the research, development, implementation, and / or application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis tools and techniques. Works as a member of research, development, and / or analysis teams to provide expertise in CFD for aerodynamic, aerothermodynamic, aeroacoustics, and aeroelastic analysis. Will typically have direct interaction with customers, engineering team leads, and project and / or functional managers. May lead other CFD analysts in providing technical direction or assignments.Systems Analyst (Levels 1-3) : Responsible for applying systems analysis support to engineering projects. Supports project teams performing research, development, and / or analysis for flight systems development projects. Will typically have direct interaction with customers, engineering teams, and project and / or functional managers. May lead other systems analysts in providing technical direction or assignments.Research Associate : Responsible for providing usually short-term research support in one of the technical disciplines in the PWS in support of ongoing engineering projects. Works as a member of research, development, and / or analysis teams to perform a short-term research project.Project Manager (Levels 1-3) : Responsible for management, oversight, and integration of engineering activities in support of research efforts and flight systems projects. Integrates and refines requirements and acts as a focal point for coordination of engineering disciplines and activities to facilitate completion of requirements. May provide technical direction or assignments to contractor staff.Senior Lab Technician : Responsible for providing support to materials research, development, and test activities. Responsible for planning and performing laboratory experiments, developing test articles, and overseeing laboratory logistics and operations.Senior Documentation Specialist : Responsible for the development and maintenance of systems and processes for the management of documents, records, databases, and files. Responsible for writing, distributing, collecting, storing, and maintaining technical, project, and organizational documentation.Salary Range for these positions is $69,500 - $222,000, depending on position, education, experience, and location.
The primary location for these positions is Mountain View, California, but telework opportunities will be considered.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background investigation may be required.
If you are an incumbent employee performing work on the AEMMS contract and are interested in continuing your current position as part of AMA's team under the ASSESS contract, please use the "Apply" link above to register with us. The registration process is quick and all information you provide will be kept strictly confidential. We also ask that you share a current resume.
We look forward to you becoming part of the AMA ASSESS team should we be selected for this exciting contract.
Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short / long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com / careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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.
Salary : $69,500 - $222,000
