Sr. Thermal Systems Engineer - Huntsville, United States - Aerodyne Industries

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    Aerodyne Industries


    Job Description:
    Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida's exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities.

    Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA's Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense.


    Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

    The selected individual will provide thermal engineering system requirement support for the analysis of spacecraft and
    space-based instruments. The position will entail performing reviews and oversight of complex aero-space craft, spacebased
    instruments, and landing components. Provide system functional design and integration support for space hardware
    interfaces, through the development of the integrated element architecture through appropriate controlling documents and
    deliverables.
    Perform technical integration across NASA centers, diverse engineering and program organizations, and a variety of
    engineering disciplines. Assist in the development strategic plans and negotiate resolution of open requirement and
    thermal issues and concerns to ensure closure of TBDs, TBRs, etc. within the corresponding organizational schedule
    allowance.
    Supply inputs to key systems engineering products for milestones and provide technical insight for these reviews and
    events. Assist in technical evaluations of verification closure data and rationale. Support the development and review of
    key thermal system engineering products for project milestones as well as the maturation of these products.
    This position provides leadership in support of various NASA Space System projects such as:

    • Human Landing System (HLS) to deliver American astronauts — the first woman and next man on the Moon's south
    pole

    • The International Space Station (ISS) environmental variables controls

    Job Requirements:
    Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering or a degree in a related technical discipline synergistic with
    system design is required. Degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements
    are the equivalent of a Bachelors with at least 25+ years of relevant experience in Thermal engineering and integration,
    interface definition, or interface requirement verification for complex systems.
    An understanding of the thermal systems engineering life cycle ranging from requirements development, functional design,
    hardware integration, and requirements verification is required.
    An understanding of space flight thermal systems hardware and ground system interactions

    The ideal candidate will have:

    • Experience developing and delivering technical briefings,
    • Negotiation skills demonstrated through technical problem solving,
    • Demonstrated ability to breakdown problems or issues into manageable pieces.
    • Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, customer relation skills, and presentation skills are required.
    • Skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook) are required
    • Basic skills using requirement management database tools such as DOORS Next Generation are required
    • Proficiency with thermal test set up support, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
    • Experienced in thermal desktop
    • Experienced in NX Team Center
    • Experienced in thermal Testing
    • Knowledge of orbital thermal environment development
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Familiarity with NASA standards and MSFC Specifications

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    Work Environment
    The successful candidate will work in both an office and laboratory environment.

    This position requires:

    • Ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%)
    • Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and client (100%).
    • Travel in the domestic USA (

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.


    Location:
    Marshall Space Flight Center - Huntsville, AL 35812 US (Primary)


    Clearance Required:
    None


    Shift Type:

    Education:
    Bachelor's Degree


    Career Level:
    Senior Level Career 10+ years


    Category:
    Engineering


    Date Needed By:

    Job Type:
    Full-time


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