Experimental Aerothermodynamics Engineer - High-Enthalpy Lab

amainc; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal leave

Federal holiday leave

401(k) with immediate vesting

Tuition reimbursement

Disability plans

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks an Aerothermodynamics Engineer to support NASA Ames Research Center in the Entry Systems and Technology Division. The role involves on-site high-enthalpy testing in the EAST and related facilities at NASA Ames, Mountain View, CA.

Competitive salary range of $135k–$160k depending on experience. The position emphasizes experimental campaigns, optical diagnostics, material-response measurements, and precise data handling in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Strong background in experimental techniques for fluid mechanics.
• Experience using scientific programming or scripting languages for engineering analysis and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of experimental campaigns in high-enthalpy test facilities.
• Development and operation of optical diagnostic techniques and detectors.
• Measurement techniques for material-response characterization (pyrometry, radiometry, infrared imaging).
• Configuration and synchronization of experimental hardware and data-acquisition equipment.
• Documentation of procedures, configurations, calibrations, and test results.
• Coordination of activities with facility personnel and researchers.

Skills

Experimental techniques

Scientific programming

Technical documentation

Collaboration

Linux environments

Education

Master's degree or higher in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

Fortran 90

C++

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks an Aerothermodynamics Engineer to support NASA Ames Research Center in the Entry Systems and Technology Division. The role involves on-site high-enthalpy testing in the EAST and related facilities at NASA Ames, Mountain View, CA.

Competitive salary range of $135k–$160k depending on experience. The position emphasizes experimental campaigns, optical diagnostics, material-response measurements, and precise data handling in a collaborative,