Create Your Career\:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us, that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.
A Place Where You Belong
People are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
Our team is comprised of 10 companies working together on one mission, Moon to Mars and then beyond.
Aerothermal CFD Engineer
Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is comprised of 9 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL (Ranked #1 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News 2022). ASED has been a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 and supports marquee NASA programs, including the Space Launch System, International Space Station, space optics fabrication, earth and space sciences and advanced propulsion system development. As a partner in NASA’s next generation of space exploration, our jobs are literally history in the making.
Description
This position will provide Aerothermal Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis support to the Aerosciences branch (EV33) in the Structural Design and Analysis Division (EV30) at the MSFC’s Spacecraft and Vehicle Systems Department. Aerothermal team performs various aerothermodynamic analyses that include aerodynamic heating, plume modeling, and plume/surface interactions.
Responsibilities\:
Specific support to be provided includes, but is not limited to, the following\:
· Create meshes for CFD analysis for geometrically complex launch vehicles.
· Perform accurate simulations of launch vehicle aerodynamic, heating, and plume environments.
· Perform aerothermodynamic analyses and apply physics-based models for the prediction of thermal environments and loads on various surfaces of space transportation vehicles.
· Apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other work features that are broad in scope and complexity.
· Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from various engineering tasks.
· Prepare and present analyses results to technical teams and review boards.
· Develop and deliver analyses products, documents, presentations, and action item responses.
· Participate in reviews, meetings, teleconferences, and working groups.
· Communicate issues, best practices, lessons-learned and other technical positions related to aerothermal analyses.
· Identify, describe, and communicate potential risks.
· Deliver project briefings to all levels of management.
· Provide clear and effective communications with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%)
*Create Your Career\:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us, that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.
A Place Where You Belong
People are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
Our team is comprised of 10 companies working together on one mission, Moon to Mars and then beyond.
Aerothermal CFD Engineer
Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is comprised of 9 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL (Ranked #1 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News 2022). ASED has been a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 and supports marquee NASA programs, including the Space Launch System, International Space Station, space optics fabrication, earth and space sciences and advanced propulsion system development. As a partner in NASA’s next generation of space exploration, our jobs are literally history in the making.
Description
This position will provide Aerothermal Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis support to the Aerosciences branch (EV33) in the Structural Design and Analysis Division (EV30) at the MSFC’s Spacecraft and Vehicle Systems Department. Aerothermal team performs various aerothermodynamic analyses that include aerodynamic heating, plume modeling, and plume/surface interactions.
Responsibilities\:
Specific support to be provided includes, but is not limited to, the following\:
· Create meshes for CFD analysis for geometrically complex launch vehicles.
· Perform accurate simulations of launch vehicle aerodynamic, heating, and plume environments.
· Perform aerothermodynamic analyses and apply physics-based models for the prediction of thermal environments and loads on various surfaces of space transportation vehicles.
· Apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other work features that are broad in scope and complexity.
· Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from various engineering tasks.
· Prepare and present analyses results to technical teams and review boards.
· Develop and deliver analyses products, documents, presentations, and action item responses.
· Participate in reviews, meetings, teleconferences, and working groups.
· Communicate issues, best practices, lessons-learned and other technical positions related to aerothermal analyses.
· Identify, describe, and communicate potential risks.
· Deliver project briefings to all levels of management.
· Provide clear and effective communications with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%)
*Here's What You'll Need\:
A degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS with at least 15 years (or Masters with 13 years or PhD with 9 years) of relevant experience.
· Experience in theoretical/computational analyses of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and aerodynamics of space transportation vehicles.
· Experience with mesh generation tools like ANSA, Pointwise and AFRL3.
· Experience with Multiphysics simulation tools like Loci-Chem, Loci-Stream, and FUN3D.
· Proficiency with object-oriented programming and parallel computing.
· Demonstrated experience of performing as part of a highly technical and multi-disciplinary team.
· Knowledge of space transportation vehicle design, functions, terminology, interfaces, technical disciplines, and system design.
· Experience with command line interfaces and the Linux operating system.
· Self-motivated, proactive, and effective team players with customer relations skills, familiar with working in a dynamic work environment.
· Ability to perform tasks requiring focus and attention to detail and completed within prescribed organizational schedules.
· Ability to be flexible and easily refocus on tasks when task directions or requirements change.
· Ability to interface and collaborate with all levels of engineering and project management with the ability to lead and influence for consensus.
· Demonstrated experience building strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders, organizing, and facilitating meetings/technical discussions.
· Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Outlook) are required.
· Excellent written and oral technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly define and describe a technical subject to peers across various engineering disciplines.
· Demonstrated experience developing and delivering program-level briefings and capability to communicate with program level stakeholders and partners.
ASED 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 on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations
For more information on why Huntsville is known as “one of the smartest cities in the nation”, check out these websites\:
· https\://hsvchamber.org/
· www.Huntsville.org/
· https\://www.movoto.com/guide/huntsville-al/moving-to-huntsville/
· https\://realestate.usnews.com/places/alabama/huntsville
· https\://iveyhsv.com/real-estate-blog/13-reasons-why-you-should-move-to-huntsville/
Essential Functions
Work Environment\:
General office environment (100%). 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 (<15%).
Physical Requirements\:
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 perform engineering tasks and write reports (85%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (5%).
Equipment and Machines\:
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance\:
Normal workday is from 7\:30 a.m. through 4\:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions\:
A REAL ID-compliant license/ID or another acceptable form of identification to access federal facilities. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
#ESSCA #ASED #YesWeAreRocketScientists
Amentum is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
Primary Location\: United States-Alabama-Huntsville
*Here's What You'll Need\:
A degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS with at least 15 years (or Masters with 13 years or PhD with 9 years) of relevant experience.
· Experience in theoretical/computational analyses of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and aerodynamics of space transportation vehicles.
· Experience with mesh generation tools like ANSA, Pointwise and AFRL3.
· Experience with Multiphysics simulation tools like Loci-Chem, Loci-Stream, and FUN3D.
· Proficiency with object-oriented programming and parallel computing.
· Demonstrated experience of performing as part of a highly technical and multi-disciplinary team.
· Knowledge of space transportation vehicle design, functions, terminology, interfaces, technical disciplines, and system design.
· Experience with command line interfaces and the Linux operating system.
· Self-motivated, proactive, and effective team players with customer relations skills, familiar with working in a dynamic work environment.
· Ability to perform tasks requiring focus and attention to detail and completed within prescribed organizational schedules.
· Ability to be flexible and easily refocus on tasks when task directions or requirements change.
· Ability to interface and collaborate with all levels of engineering and project management with the ability to lead and influence for consensus.
· Demonstrated experience building strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders, organizing, and facilitating meetings/technical discussions.
· Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Outlook) are required.
· Excellent written and oral technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly define and describe a technical subject to peers across various engineering disciplines.
· Demonstrated experience developing and delivering program-level briefings and capability to communicate with program level stakeholders and partners.
ASED 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 on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations
For more information on why Huntsville is known as “one of the smartest cities in the nation”, check out these websites\:
· https\://hsvchamber.org/
· www.Huntsville.org/
· https\://www.movoto.com/guide/huntsville-al/moving-to-huntsville/
· https\://realestate.usnews.com/places/alabama/huntsville
· https\://iveyhsv.com/real-estate-blog/13-reasons-why-you-should-move-to-huntsville/
Essential Functions
Work Environment\:
General office environment (100%). 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 (<15%).
Physical Requirements\:
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 perform engineering tasks and write reports (85%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (5%).
Equipment and Machines\:
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance\:
Normal workday is from 7\:30 a.m. through 4\:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions\:
A REAL ID-compliant license/ID or another acceptable form of identification to access federal facilities. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
#ESSCA #ASED #YesWeAreRocketScientists
Amentum is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
Primary Location\: United States-Alabama-Huntsville
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.