Aerothermal Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration understanding the origins of the universe and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference If you are we need you!

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 NASAs pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASAs largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for aAerothermal Engineerto join the JETSII Contract.

The Aerothermal Engineer will:

Apply knowledge of high-speed Earth entry aerothermodynamics to human-rated spacecraft.

Utilize NASA Aerothermal CFD solvers for spacecraft entry analysis.

Create CFD grids utilizing grid generation software.

Create CFD visualizations.

Analyze and interpret ground test and flight data from aerodynamic and aerothermal perspectives.

Perform detailed aerothermodynamic analysis over a wide range of flight regimes.

Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

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

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and eight (8) years of direct engineering experience or an MS degree from an accredited engineering school and five (5) years of direct engineering experience or a Ph.D.
• Expertise in high-speed aerothermodynamics
• Experience with a NASA Aerothermal CFD solver (DPLR LAURA LociCHEM US3D HyperSolve FUN3D)
• Expertise in entry vehicles including supersonic and hypersonic flows aerodynamics trajectories and aerothermodynamic
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees.

Requisition Preferences:

MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

Expertise in interpretation of ground test and flight data

Experience with hypersonic test facilities

Expertise in boundary layer transition modeling

Familiarity with cavity protuberance blowing and roughness induced boundary layer transition

Experience with CFD database management and post processing automation for dissemination of downstream products

Experience automating analyses with programming tools like C and python

Experience with CFD visualization tools like Tecplot Fieldview or Paraview

Experience with CFD grid generation software like Pointwise or Hypermesh

Experience with modern software best practices like software repositories and CI/CD

Experience utilizing AI/ML techniques

Experience with configuration management

Why Join Our Team

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!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC) please visit

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able tocomplete 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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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-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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