CFD Analysis Engineer-Entry Level (ES2)

 A degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Bachelor's with 0 - 5 years (or Master’s with 0 - 3 years) of relevant experience. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

·        Experience in theoretical/computational analyses of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and aerodynamics of space transportation vehicles.

·        Experience using CFD mesh generation packages.

·        Experience with high-fidelity CFD software.

·        Experience with programming languages such as Python, FORTRAN, MATLAB and their application to modeling and simulation.

·        Knowledge of space transportation vehicle design, functions, terminology, interfaces, technical disciplines, and system design. 

·        Familiarity with command line interfaces and the Linux operating system.

·        Familiarity with managing large datasets and extracting data to find out and communicate trends in data.

·        Self-motivated, proactive, and effective team players with customer relations skills, familiar with working in a dynamic work environment.  

·        Interest in optimizing and improving existing analytical tools and processes to efficiently provide analysis results.

·        Ability to be flexible and easily refocus on tasks when task directions or requirements change.

·        Ability to interface and collaborate with all levels of engineering and project management with the ability to lead and influence for consensus.

·        Demonstrated experience building strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders, organizing, and facilitating meetings/technical discussions. 

·        Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Outlook) are required. 

·        Excellent written and oral technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly define and describe a technical subject to peers across various engineering disciplines.

ASED 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!

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 (<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 perform engineering tasks and write reports (85%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (5%). 

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: 

A REAL ID-compliant license/ID or another acceptable form of identification to access federal facilities. 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.

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