Aircraft Propulsion Systems Research Co-op

Hx5, Llc; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HX5, LLC seeks a part-time Aircraft Propulsion Systems Research Co-op Engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio. The role focuses on analyzing aircraft propulsion concepts, leveraging OpenMDAO, NPSS, and CEA, and contributing to the CTIM project within a multi-disciplinary team.

The position requires enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program, strong communication skills, and experience with Python/C++/MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Experience analyzing aircraft propulsion concepts and fundamentals of propulsion systems.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary research teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to NASA CTIM project.
• Analyze propulsion systems and integration with airframes using NPSS/OpenMDAO.
• Perform propulsion system optimization.
• Maintain and upgrade NPSS/OpenMDAO/CEA.
• Assist and mentor team members in applying analysis tools.
• Document, report, and present results clearly.

Skills

Propulsion analysis

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

OpenMDAO

NPSS

WATE++/PSLaW

CEA

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

Aircraft Propulsion Systems Research Co-op
Cooperative Education (Co-op)
NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio is currently seeking a part-time Aircraft Propulsion Systems Research Co-Op Engineer with experience in software tools used for the analysis of aircraft propulsion systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support to the NASA’s Computational Tool Integration and Maintenance (CTIM) project.
• Analyze aircraft propulsion systems and integration with airframes using NPSS and OpenMDAO analysis tools.
• Perform aircraft propulsion system optimization.
• Maintain and upgrade OpenMDAO, NPSS, and CEA.
• Assist and mentor team members in applying the analysis tools.
• Document, report, and present results clearly and concisely.

Required Skills:

• Experience in analyzing and assessing aircraft advanced propulsion concepts.
• Good understanding of the fundamentals of aircraft propulsion systems.
• Experience using and maintaining OpenMDAO, NPSS, WATE++/PSLaW, and CEA for the analysis of aircraft propulsion systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to integrate effectively into multi-disciplinary research teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• High motivation, creativity, and problem-solving ability.

Other Desired Skills:

• Proficient in programming languages such as python, C++, and MATLAB.
• Experience with AI/ML tools and development.

Education:

• Must be enrolled in an engineering program at an ABET accredited institution.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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