Combustion Devices Engineer

Code Plus Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CODEplus, Inc seeks an experienced Combustion Devices Engineer to lead Service Desk operations and support a federal customer in Huntsville, AL. This on-site role emphasizes data-driven assessment of propulsion components and collaboration with engineers to resolve technical issues.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced engineering degree and have substantial experience in liquid propulsion, design review, and presenting analyses to management. Domestic travel is modest.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical or related field from ABET-accredited university.
• Ph.D. with minimum of 4 years of experience, or MS with at least 8 years, or BS with at least 10 years of experience.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, propulsion and heat transfer.
• Familiar with fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather data and assemble for assessment of changes and issues with hardware and test data.
• Collaborate with other engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Document and deliver results.
• Use analyses to evaluate component environments and ensure design goals are met.
• Apply analyses to pre- and post-test predictions of performance.
• Attend reviews and meetings to maintain knowledge of design and risk management.

Skills

Combustion devices

Propulsion

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Data analysis

Presentations

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical or related

MS in Aerospace/Mechanical or related

BS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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CODEplus, Inc. is an established information technology services company supporting federal government customers with IT operations, software development, service desk, cybersecurity, and technical support services. For more than 31 years, CODEplus has focused on delivering responsive, high-quality technology solutions to meet the mission needs of our government clients.

CODEplus is seeking an experienced Combustion Devices Engineer to lead Service Desk operations supporting a federal government customer in Huntsville, AL. This position is on-site.

Primary duties for the Combustion Devices Engineer would include:

• Gather data and assemble for assessment of changes and issues with hardware and test data.
• Collaborate with other engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Document and deliver results.
• Utilize analysis and test/flight data to characterize the component environments and assist in determining if the combustion devices and turbomachinery meet established design requirements and design goals.
• Apply analyses to pre- and post-test predictions of component performance and to assessing ground test/flight data.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of liquid propulsion components related to combustion devices.
• Assist in assessing new design concepts, design improvements, and fabrication methods.
• Attend technical interchanges, project planning, design review, review boards, and other appropriate meetings to maintain a current knowledge base of design, requirements, issues, action items, and resolution activities. Identify issues, pursue resolutions, and provide supporting analyses. Complete and document assigned action items. Review requirements and risk management processes.
• Perform other duties related to liquid rocket engine analyses and systems engineering as assigned.
• Present assessments to other engineers, as well as technical, project, and program management.

Qualifications:

• MS, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Ph.D., with minimum of 4 years of experience,
• MS with at least 8 years of experience, or
• BS with at least 10 years of experience.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, propulsion, and heat transfer.
• Knowledge of combustion codes and applications.
• Familiar with fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Products.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Work Environment:
Office environment. 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 (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).
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 write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

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 7:30-4:30, 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:
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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