Thermal Analysis Engineer

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We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Thermal Analysis Engineer to join the team!

_** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **_

The Thermal Analysis Engineer will

• Support the thermal analysis group

• Simulate and evaluate performance of agile and passive thermal control systems for future NASA vehicles and habitats including the Orion spacecraft and vehicles capable of lunar or Mars missions

• Correlate thermal models to test results

• Develop thermal models of space hardware or test equipment using Thermal Desktop analysis code and first principal models with standard desktop software

• Perform other tasks assigned

Here's what you'll need :

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area

• Knowledge of programming in one or more of the following: FORTRAN, C, Visual Basic

• Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to use data to draw conclusions and support the conclusions when challenged

• Excellent presentation skills

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in a team environment

Requisition Preferences

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school

• Experience with developing thermal simulation models of spacecraft hardware and systems at varying levels of fidelity ranging from detailed, first-principal models to more descriptive lumped-parameter models

Why Join Our Team?

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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

• Much, much more!

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• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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