Aerothermodynamics Engineer — High-Enthalpy Testing

Analytical Mechanics Associates Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Short/long term disability plans

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. seeks an Aerothermodynamics Engineer to support the Aerothermodynamics branch (Code TSA) within the Entry Systems and Technology Division at NASA Ames Research Center, on-site in Mountain View, CA.

The selected candidate will support high enthalpy testing in EAST and other experimental facilities at NASA Ames, with a salary range of $135k-$160k depending on experience. Candidate should have a Master’s degree and experience in fluid mechanics experiments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in experimental techniques for fluid mechanics from research or internships.
• Experience with scientific programming or scripting for data processing.
• Ability to document work and communicate results clearly.
• Track record of publications in conferences/journals.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental campaigns in high-enthalpy ground-test facilities.
• Develop, integrate, and operate optical diagnostics and detectors.
• Develop and operate measurement techniques for material response.
• Configure and synchronize experimental hardware and data acquisition.
• Document procedures, facility conditions, calibrations, uncertainties, and results.
• Coordinate activities with facility staff and collaborators.

Skills

Experimental techniques

Scientific programming

Documentation

Collaboration

Python

Fortran 90

C++

Publications

Education

Master’s degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering

Tools

Linux

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. seeks an Aerothermodynamics Engineer to support the Aerothermodynamics branch (Code TSA) within the Entry Systems and Technology Division at NASA Ames Research Center, on-site in Mountain View, CA.

The selected candidate will support high enthalpy testing in EAST and other experimental facilities at NASA Ames, with a salary range of $135k-$160k depending on experience. Candidate should have a Master’s degree and experience in fluid mechanics experiments.