Fluids Engineering Analyst for Chemical Processes/Environmental Control Systems

Barrios Technology • Houston, TX

23h

About The Position

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.
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 NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Fluids Engineering Analyst for Chemical Processes / Environmental Control Systems to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or in a closely related area
• Proficient with one of more of the following CFD software tools: Ansys Fluent, Star CCM+, or equivalent CFD software
• Excellent technical writing skills including the ability to use data to draw conclusions with supporting rationale and make recommendations. Must be able support the conclusions when challenged
• Excellent communication presentation, interpersonal, and collaborative skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• 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 when required
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Must put forward a 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
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the following software: Aspen, SINDA/Fluint, Thermal Desktop, FloCad
• Experience with dynamic chemical process simulation
• Capable of developing simulation models of air and water purification processes at varying levels of fidelity ranging from detailed, first-principle models to more descriptive lumped-parameter models
• Programming knowledge in one or more of the following: MATLAB, Simulink, Python, FORTRAN, C, Visual Basic
• Experience with chemical processes associated with NASA life support systems

Responsibilities

• Perform Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) calculations relating to life support and thermal fluids in complex geometries
• Simulate and evaluate performance of life support systems for future NASA vehicles and habitatsCorrelate water and air process simulation models to test results
• Model physical and chemical processes and size equipment performing life support functions for long duration space flights using CFD
• Evaluate and refine requirements for chemical process equipment that will support future missions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level