Systems – System Analyst

5+ years experience working with and analyzing hardware for aerospace or similar environments
Practical and theoretical expertise in several of the following disciplines: Thermodynamics and all forms of heat transfer, External flow aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics in flight regimes from subsonic to hypersonic, Internal flow dynamics of liquid, gas, and multi-phase flow, Structural analysis of components with thermal-induced loads
Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis tools at several levels of fidelity
Experience developing scripting tools to automate analysis and data reduction workflows (Python preferred)
Proficiency in analyzing multi-phase fluid flow and heat transfer (experience with cryogenics preferred)
Familiarity with thermal control systems for the space environment
Experience developing thermal-fluid loads derived from literature, CFD, or test data
Experience with 1D system models (e.g., SINDA/FLUENT), 3D FEA thermal/fluid modeling tools (e.g., Thermal Desktop), Python, and Simulink
Excellent written and verbal communication
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar

Build system-level models of launch and reentry vehicles to define vehicle loads and performance in one or more of the following areas: vehicle aerodynamics, aerothermal loads, component and cavity thermal environments, propulsion system thermodynamic performance, or pressurized system thermal/structural combined loads
Perform engineering analysis to trade and down select competing vehicle designs
Select and design materials for thermal protection of structural components
Collaborate with hardware design engineers and other analysts on component and subsystem analysis of mechanical, fluid, and propulsion components with combined fluid flow, thermal, and structural load conditions
Execute test campaigns to characterize new materials and designs
Communicate design details and requirements to hardware designers
Review test and flight data to anchor models, troubleshoot problems, and propose design changes

10+ years experience working with and analyzing hardware for aerospace or similar environments
Experience with thermal or thermodynamic analysis and flight data reduction for vehicles operating on-orbit (upper stages or spacecraft)
Basic proficiency with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (NX, Solidworks, or equivalent)
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar