Combustion Devices Engineer (ES4)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) where your growth is a priority through various career development opportunities like the Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and networking events. ASED fosters a vibrant community celebrating diverse cultures and experiences, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our extensive benefits package prioritizes your well-being with wellness programs, paid holidays, generous time off, and employee perks, aiming for a harmonious work-life balance. Our dynamic team is united in a mission to explore from Moon to Mars and beyond. This position is aligned with CodePlus.

Requirements

MS, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited university.
Ph.D., with minimum of 4 years of experience, MS with at least 8 years of experience, or BS with at least 10 years of experience.
Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, propulsion, and heat transfer.
Knowledge of combustion codes and applications.
Familiar with fabrication and manufacturing operations.
Proficient using Microsoft Office Products.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and time management.
Able to work in a team environment.
Must be able to provide own transportation.
Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Responsibilities

Gather data and assemble for assessment of changes and issues with hardware and test data.
Collaborate with other engineers to resolve technical issues.
Document and deliver results.
Utilize analysis and test/flight data to characterize the component environments and assist in determining if the combustion devices and turbomachinery meet established design requirements and design goals.
Apply analyses to pre- and post-test predictions of component performance and to assessing ground test/flight data.
Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of liquid propulsion components related to combustion devices.
Assist in assessing new design concepts, design improvements, and fabrication methods.
Attend technical interchanges, project planning, design review, review boards, and other appropriate meetings to maintain a current knowledge base of design, requirements, issues, action items, and resolution activities. Identify issues, pursue resolutions, and provide supporting analyses. Complete and document assigned action items. Review requirements and risk management processes.
Perform other duties related to liquid rocket engine analyses and systems engineering as assigned.
Present assessments to other engineers, as well as technical, project, and program management.