Thermal Analysis Engineer - Houston, United States - Mclaurin Aerospace

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe.

We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth.

We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Thermal Analysis Engineer

to join our JETS II contract team at

NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

• We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

If selected you will:
Support the thermal analysis group.

Simulate and evaluate performance of agile and passive thermal control systems for future NASA vehicles and habitats including the Orion spacecraft and vehicles capable of lunar or Mars missions.

Correlate thermal models to test results.

Develop thermal models of space hardware or test equipment using Thermal Desktop analysis code and first principal models with standard desktop software.

Perform other tasks assigned.


Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels.

Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
Knowledge of programming in one or more of the following: FORTRAN, C, Visual Basic.
Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to use data to draw conclusions and support the conclusions when challenged.
Excellent presentation skills.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills in a team environment.
Preferred

Qualifications:
BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school.

Experience with developing thermal simulation models of spacecraft hardware and systems at varying levels of fidelity ranging from detailed, first-principal models to more descriptive lumped-parameter models.

Benefits
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation.

Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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