Aerodynamics Engineer

Amentum•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer to join the JETSII Contract, supporting NASA’s deep space exploration efforts. The role applies knowledge of Earth-entry and abort aerodynamics to human-rated spacecraft and performs detailed aerodynamic analyses across a wide range of flight regimes. The engineer uses aerodynamic CFD solvers for spacecraft-entry analyses, creates CFD grids and visualizations, and interprets ground-test and flight data from aerodynamic and aerothermal perspectives. The position may be considered at different advertised levels based on candidate experience, requirements, and business needs. The role is generally performed in an office environment, with inside or outside work possible depending on the task. Regular attendance is critical, and work outside the normal schedule may be needed to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Requirements

Typically, education equivalent to a BS and at least 15 years of experience.
Expertise in aerodynamics across subsonic through hypersonic flight regimes.
Experience with a NASA aerodynamics CFD solver, such as CART3D, FUN3D, or OVERFLOW.
Expertise in entry and abort vehicles, including aerodynamics, trajectories, loads, and performance analysis.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.
Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; work may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Expertise in interpreting ground-test and flight data.
Experience with CFD database management and post-processing automation for downstream products.
Experience with CFD visualization tools such as Tecplot, Fieldview, or ParaView.
Experience with CFD grid-generation software such as Pointwise or HyperMesh.
Experience with wind-tunnel testing.
Experience extracting aerodynamic data from flight testing.
Experience automating analyses with programming tools such as Fortran and Python.
Experience with modern software best practices, such as software repositories and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of Earth-entry and abort aerodynamics to human-rated spacecraft.
Use aerodynamic CFD solvers for spacecraft-entry analyses.
Create CFD grids using grid-generation software such as Pointwise or Chimera Grid Tools.
Create CFD visualizations using tools such as Tecplot, Fieldview, or ParaView.
Analyze and interpret ground-test and flight data from aerodynamic and aerothermal perspectives.
Perform detailed aerodynamic analyses over a wide range of flight regimes.
Perform other duties as required.