NASA Spacecraft Thermal Systems and Software Engineer

Overview

NASA Spacecraft Thermal Systems and Software Engineer role at CAC I. This position requires an experienced thermal systems engineer with software skills to support future crewed spacecraft and space vehicles, including development of engineering analysis software tools for NASA’s human-rated spacecraft.

• Develop requirements for, design, develop, and maintain TPS engineering analytical software tools.
• Review and assess published literature and adaptation of techniques to materials of interest (e.g., Avcoat, PICA, 3
  
  DMAT).
• Support ESM Project with SPARTA code development to enable deterministic microstructural modelling to calculate porosity and tortuosity.
• Support 3D Printed TPS analytical modeling efforts with PuMA code enhancements to calculate thermal conductivity.
• Support TPS test planning by evaluating test cases with the Charring Ablator Response (CHAR) mathematical model.
• Provide ongoing software development and feature enhancements of the Phase I and Phase II TPS sizing tools for the Artemis Program along with database development and 3D visualization of results.
• Support Artemis post-flight analysis and data visualization efforts.
• Conduct analyses and provide products supporting development and advancement of ESM modeling capabilities.
• Develop documentation including software users guides and other publications, as needed.
• Interface with NASA and prime contractor engineering teams.

Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related disciplines required.
• At least two years of related experience in thermal analysis and software tool development related to human-rated spacecraft, particularly with thermal protection systems (TPS) associated with the entry mission phase.
• Experience with entry systems modeling including data acquisition and analysis.
• Experience in software development associated with human-rated space vehicles (e.g., Orion, Gateway, HLS, CCP spacecraft, International Space Station, or Space Shuttle).
• Experience developing objected-oriented C++ code.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision; team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Highly developed coordination and organization skills.

Desired:

• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Vehicle-wide knowledge of space vehicle systems (avionics, telemetry, life support, power, propulsion, thermal, etc.).
• Familiarity with NASA s Orion spacecraft.
• Experience with software configuration management tools (Git, Subversion).
• Experience using Charring Ablator Response (CHAR) model.
• CFD or 3D analysis and mesh generation with tools such as Ansys.

This position is contingent on funding and may be filled later. The role may be open for other positions at CAC I as applicable.

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Pay Range
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The final salary depends on location, experience, skills, and other factors. CAC I offers competitive compensation, benefits, and learning opportunities, including healthcare, retirement, and education benefits. Learn more here.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is
$76, USD

CAC I is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.