Thermal Design And Analysis Engineer

Thermal Design and Analysis Engineer

This position will provide thermal analysis and thermal system design capabilities to the MSFC Advanced Concepts Office (ED04) to support conceptual design studies, technology assessments, and project formulation for potential future NASA space systems. Personnel are required to be self-directed, effective team players experienced in working in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize expert knowledge and workflow capabilities in thermal analysis tools to perform thermal design and analysis for the formulation and development of design concepts and approaches for a broad range of space exploration launch vehicle and spacecraft conceptual studies.
• Use and develop thermal analysis tools to support launch vehicle and spacecraft design studies, system architecture analyses, vehicle performance analyses, and parametric system trade studies.
• Work across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to perform trade studies, develop top-level requirements, and perform technology assessments.
• Support Advanced Concepts Office technical activities by participating in management reviews, study reviews, providing technical advice, compiling status reports, and preparing technical documents.
• Sustain an organized work environment that promotes safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Qualifications:

A degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution is required and a minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience performing thermal analysis using Thermal Desktop related to launch vehicle and spacecraft systems, design integration, spacecraft concept design, system requirements development, and technology assessments.

The candidate is also required to have the following qualifications:

• Expertise in Thermal Desktop and associated thermal modeling techniques, including the ability to create thermal models, define boundary conditions, and execute analyses to enable rapid design iterations.
• Knowledge and experience in system modeling and simulation tool development (object-oriented Python programming capability preferred).
• Knowledge and experience in conceptual design studies including the ability to develop study products such as mass, power, and size estimates as well as the ability to perform an analysis of the feasibility of the system.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings, excellent oral, written, and customer relation skills, proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Familiarity or experience with utilizing Model Based Engineering (MBE) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), particularly during the formulation or preliminary design phases is desired.

Additional Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and/or Awareness (Not Required):

• Structural analysis
• Sizing of power systems
• Sizing of avionics systems
• Guidance, navigation, and control analysis
• Aerothermal loads analysis
• Analysis of propulsion systems
• Orbital mechanics and trajectory analysis
• Systems engineering

Essential Functions:

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 discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

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 7:30-4:30, 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:

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.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.