What are the responsibilities and job description for the Propulsion Systems Thermal/Fluids Analysis Engineer (JR013125J-1) position at JBS Solutions?
Propulsion Systems Thermal/Fluids Analysis Engineer
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JBS Solutions, Inc. is an engineering and technical logistics company in Huntsville, AL. As a company dedicated to serving the community, JBS offers the unique opportunity to enrich an underutilized area of Huntsville while growing your career through NASA and DoD contracts. From systems engineering and configuration management to technical logistics and mission operations, JBS works to solve our customers' hardest problems. With a competitive benefits package and personable work environment, JBS Solutions is the ideal company to take your career to the next level.
JBS is excited to announce a new position. We are seeking a Propulsion Systems Thermal/Fluids Analysis Engineer to be a part of our team!
JBS Solutions offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team and be a part of an exciting and rewarding organization!
Description:
The propulsion systems thermal/fluid analysis engineer provides conjugate heat transfer and fluid flow analysis and test support of NASA propulsion systems such as the Space Launch System (SLS) and Human Landing System (HLS) as well as emerging technology development areas such as Cryogenic Fluid Management and Nuclear Thermal Propulsion.
Duties Include:
- Develop computational heat transfer and conjugate heat transfer with fluid flow models of propulsion system components and subsystems operating in terrestrial, space, and lunar surface environments.
- Perform thermodynamic assessments of cryogenic propellant storage and transfer systems.
- 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 to 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.
Qualifications
A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred. A master’s and/or doctorate degree is preferred and is equivalent to two and six years, respectively, of professional practice. Five or more years of professional practice and licensure as an Engineer Intern or Professional Engineer are desirable. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Masters with at least 3 years of experience, or BS with at least 5 years of experience.
Required skills and experience:
- Knowledge of heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamic principals and applications.
- Familiarity with computational methods for performing heat transfer and fluid flow simulations.
- Effective technical writing and presentation.
- Proficiency using Microsoft 365 applications.
Desired skills and experience:
- Thermal/fluid model development in Thermal Desktop®, GFSSP, COMSOL Multiphysics, Matlab/Simulink, and/or Ansys for steady state and transient solution.
- Customized environment modeling using Fortran language routines in SINDA/FLUINT and/or GFSSP; Ansys Parametric Design Language.
- Classical heat & mass transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamics analysis techniques.
- Finite element modeling using Ansys, Patran, or Femap.
- Test and flight data processing and visualization using MS Excel, NASA WinPlot, Matlab, Python, etc.
- Familiar with NASA, DoD, and industry standards and specifications.
Selected candidate must be a US citizen. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. JBS participates in E-Verify.
JBS Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status or other categories protected by law.
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