Senior CFM Engineer

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

22d

About The Position

As part of the Ground and In-Space, Cryogenic Fluid Management team you will be designing tank-internal instrumentation for ground testing a 1,000-5,000-gallon, flight weight liquid hydrogen tank.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical or nuclear from ABET-accredited university preferred and 20+ years’ interrelated experience
Interpersonal and communication skills and strong team commitment and customer relations
Written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Must be a US citizen

Responsibilities

Cryogenic Fuel Tank Testing (Ground and In-Space, Cryogenic Fluid Management - Knowledge of hydrogen-compatible liquid-level and temperature sensing fiber optics and silicon diodes.
Testing success leading to wide industry interest and follow-on test programs.
Ability to generate technical peer reviewed white papers for professional cryogenic organizations.
Some fluids transfer knowledge skills are necessary along with empirical past experience of cryogenic behavior in locked up conditions for longer duration in-space propellant storage.
Ability to work with technicians to convey schematics, quality of workmanship required, and maintain schedule and costs for complex test scenarios.
Requirements include several certifications necessary to work at NASA, MSFC Building 4205, and the East Test Area.
Solid understanding of manufacturing techniques used in the cryogenic propellant industry.
Cryogenic Propellant Transfer Testing – Develop NASA vacuum chamber facility capability for low-cost, cryogenic fluid transfer and boil-off tests.
Design and construct certified pressure system, cryogenic fluid transfer system.
Design and construct remotely operated, vacuum-rated, motorized cryogenic fluid valve assemblies including programmable control system.
Support successful, liquid nitrogen, tank-to-tank transfer tests.
Understanding of cryocoolers and their ability to affect long duration cryogenic propellant storage.
Ability to work with technicians to convey schematics, quality of workmanship required, and maintain schedule and costs for complex test scenarios.
Requirements include several certifications necessary to work at NASA, MSFC Building 4205, and the East Test Area.
Solid understanding of manufacturing techniques used in the cryogenic propellant industry.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.
Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.