THERMAL FLUIDS ANALYSIS ENGINEER

KODA Technologies•Huntsville, AL

26d•Remote

About The Position

KODA Technologies is seeking five (5) experienced Thermal Fluids Analysis Engineers to support the Human Landing System (HLS) program for a major aerospace prime contractor. This critical role involves developing and executing thermal and fluid system analyses for lunar vehicle subsystems supporting NASA's Artemis program. Engineers will work with sophisticated thermal modeling tools to analyze propulsion, thermal control, and fluid distribution systems for both Lander and Transporter vehicles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline
Minimum 3 years of experience in thermal and/or fluid system analysis
Demonstrated proficiency with SINDA/FLUINT thermal fluid modeling software
Working knowledge of Thermal Desktop software (C&R Technologies)
Experience with cryogenic propellant systems and/or spacecraft thermal control systems
Strong technical writing skills with ability to produce clear, comprehensive reports
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in aerospace thermal/fluids analysis
Previous experience with human spaceflight or lunar landing systems
Familiarity with NASA standards and requirements for crewed spacecraft
Experience with heat exchanger design and analysis
Knowledge of propulsion system operations and thermal conditioning
Background in pressure control systems and pneumatics
Experience working in AWS or similar cloud-based engineering environments
Active security clearance (Secret or higher)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute SINDA/FLUINT models for fluid system analysis including: Fill and drain operations for ground launch operations
Gas distribution systems with high to low pressure regulation
Pneumatics systems with pressure control and reduction
Propellant tank thermodynamics and pressurization demand
Feedline chilldown and thermal conditioning
Thruster valve cycle count analysis
Create detailed thermal models using Thermal Desktop (version 23.R2) for: Fluids panels, instrumentation, and tank penetrations
Heat exchanger performance and effectiveness analysis
Component-level thermal behavior and heat loads
Conduct specialized analyses including: Vent actuator latency and pressure control logic
Bulk liquid warming during engine burns
Boiloff rate calculations and vent system sizing
Heat load generation and thermal interface analysis
Port and adapt existing thermal and fluid models to new vehicle geometries and mission timelines
Generate comprehensive technical documentation including: Model description reports (MS Word/PowerPoint format)
Analysis reports with performance margins and recommendations
Weekly status updates tracking progress, costs, and technical issues
Collaborate with customer engineering teams through regular technical reviews and peer review processes
Work within customer network environments (AWS) and utilize secure file transfer protocols