Combustion Devices Engineer (ES4)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Combustion Devices Engineer performs engineering analysis of liquid propulsion components related to combustion devices and turbomachinery. The role uses analysis and test or flight data to characterize component environments and assess whether components meet design requirements and goals. It applies analyses to pre- and post-test performance predictions and to assessments of ground test and flight data. The engineer also evaluates design, development, manufacturing, and testing activities; considers new design concepts, improvements, and fabrication methods; and documents and presents technical assessments to engineers and technical, project, and program management. The position involves working with other engineers to resolve technical issues, participating in technical interchanges, planning activities, design reviews, and review boards, and tracking requirements, risks, issues, action items, and their resolutions. Other liquid rocket engine analysis and systems engineering duties may be assigned. This is an office-environment role with domestic U.S. travel (5%). The normal workday is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with minimal overtime potentially required to meet schedule milestones and technical demands. The work requires extended computer use and sitting, as well as occasional movement between floors and buildings at NASA and company facilities. U.S. citizenship and a STAR ID are required; proof of citizenship is required.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited university; the posting also lists a BS qualification pathway.
Ph.D. with a 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 their applications.
Familiarity with fabrication and manufacturing operations.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to provide own transportation.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have a STAR ID; proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

Gather data and assemble it for assessment of hardware changes, issues, and test data.
Collaborate with other engineers to resolve technical issues.
Document and deliver results.
Use analysis and test or flight data to characterize component environments and help determine whether combustion devices and turbomachinery meet established design requirements and goals.
Perform analyses for pre- and post-test predictions of component performance and assess ground test and 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 activities, design reviews, review boards, and other appropriate meetings.
Identify technical issues, pursue resolutions, provide supporting analyses, and complete and document assigned action items.
Review requirements and risk management processes.
Present assessments to engineers and technical, project, and program management.
Perform other assigned duties related to liquid rocket engine analyses and systems engineering.