Staff Haven Propulsion/Fluids Systems Analyst
Long Beach, CA, United States
Staff Haven Propulsion/Fluids Systems Analyst
Vast is looking for a Staff Propulsion/Fluids Systems Analyst, reporting to the Director of Haven Propulsion, to support the development of the propulsion, life support, and thermal control systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
MethaGox Thrust Chamber analysis to include CFD modeling of film cooling for different sizes of RCS thrusters.
Life support system analysis to include CFD of air distribution systems and cabin air volumes
Planning and participating in test campaigns, and anchoring analysis with test data
Creating and reviewing system models of pressure fed systems and associated tank, valve and line sizing for Propulsion, Life Support and Thermal Control Systems
Efficiently developing analysis models with commercially available CFD programs
Developing and teaching to other engineers best practices in analysis
Presenting analysis for NASA or other certification programs
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
5+ years experience with CFD software packages in industry: Star-CCM+, Fluent, or equivalent
5+ years experience with thermo-hydraulic analysis software packages in industry: SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP, or equivalent
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Familiarity with structural analysis packages in industry: NASRAN, Ansys, or equivalent
Prior experience with space hardware in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Master's or terminal degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
Leadership experience on an engineering or project team
Establishing analysis best practices and methodologies
Completion of certification effort for flight hardware
Additional Requirements:
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Specific certifications, as appropriate
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