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Jacobs Sr. Thermal\Fluids Analysis Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama
Your Impact:
Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.
We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.
At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
Create Your Career:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.
A Place Where You Belong
At Space Exploration Group (JSEG), people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
Position Description:
The liquid engine systems thermal/fluid analysis engineer is the subject matter expert in liquid propellant rocket engines with experience and proficiency in design, analysis, test, and operation.
Job Duties:
Review engine system analysis and test documentation submitted by program prime contractors for compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
Participate in development of engine interface requirements, engine operation and maintenance requirements, and engine launch commit criteria.
Monitor data console during engine and vehicle stage ground tests and integrated vehicle launches.
Perform assessments of engine operational data from ground tests and flight missions to evaluate thermal performance.
Develop heat transfer and conjugate heat transfer and fluid flow models using empirical, classical, and computational techniques to simulate engine component thermal response.
Prepare technical documentation of analysis and data assessments and present findings to program and project stakeholders.
Mentor junior engineers in liquid engine system design, analysis, test, and operation.
Promulgate thermal/fluid analysis best practices and lessons learned from heritage and current engine development, verification, and operation programs.
Attend program milestone reviews to verify compliance to entry/exit/success criteria, document discrepancies with recommended corrective actions, and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll need :
A Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university and a minimum of 30 years of professional practice is required. A master’s and/or doctorate degree is preferred and is equivalent to two and six years, respectively, of professional practice. Licensure as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
Required skills and experience:
Design, verification, test, and operation experience in heritage Space Shuttle Main Engine and Space Launch System RS-25 and RL-10 engine systems.
Effective technical writing and presentation.
Proficiency using Microsoft 365 Applications.
Proficiency using NASA MSFC WinPlot data processing application.
Desired skills and experience:
Commercial engine systems in operation or development, e.g. BE-3, BE-4, Merlin, Raptor.
Thermal/fluid model development in Thermal Desktop®, MIG, and/or Ansys for steady state and transient solution.
Customized environment modeling using Fortran language routines in SINDA/FLUINT and/or GFSSP; Ansys Parametric Design Language.
Classical heat & mass transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamics analysis techniques.
Finite element modeling using Ansys, Patran, or Femap.
Data processing and presentation using Matlab, Python, etc.
Familiarity with NASA and DoD standards and specifications for launch and upper stage vehicles.
Our Space Exploration Group (JSEG) offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!
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Essential Functions
Work Environment:
Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%).
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).
Equipment and Machines:
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance:
Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions:
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.