Senior Lead Thermal/Fluids Engineer

This position provides senior leadership in active thermal design, analysis, and test support of the Human Landing System (HLS) to deliver American astronauts - the first woman and next man -on the Moon's south pole.

Primary job functions include:

• Producing independent analytical assessments
• Developing and delivering reports and presentations
• Regular collaboration with vendors and NASA personnel

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

General office environment (100%). 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 (<5%).

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 our 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.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field is required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 14 years of experience, Masters with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience.

The Successful candidate shall have:

• Experience in the design and analysis of aerospace Active Thermal Control Systems (ATCS)
• HVAC experience preferably in aerospace
• Proficiency with thermal test set up support
• Experience in Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint or equivalent
• Deep understanding knowledge of orbital thermal environment development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with NASA standards and MSFC Specifications
• Experience with leading engineering teams

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree