Senior Associate, Aerothermal Fluids Analyst

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate, Aeronautical Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on thermal and fluids analysis of solid rocket motor components, using CFD and proprietary tools to support SRM design and testing.

Applicants should be pursuing or have completed degrees in ME/AE or related fields. Security clearance may be required; U.S. citizens only. Travel up to 10% and a 9/80 schedule apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in ME, AE, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Recent Bachelor's graduates within 12 months eligible.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex projects with moderate supervision.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Drive design from concept to detailed design.
• Perform sizing verifications with hand calculations.
• Conduct CFD and thermal analysis using ACE, CMA and ANSYS Fluent.
• Support test activities and data processing for motor verification.
• Travel up to 10%.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Outils

ACE

CMA

ANSYS Fluent

Description du poste

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Aeronautical Engineer

Job Code: 38429

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

In this role, you will utilize your extensive technical expertise and specialized knowledge in the field of thermal and fluids analysis of solid rocket motor (SRM) components and systems. You will apply your skills to contribute to the development of company objectives and principles, aiming to achieve goals with a focus on solid rocket propulsion. You will employ technical principles, theories, and concepts, to complete CFD and thermal analysis for the SRM systems. You will contribute to the creation of innovative principles, ideas, and analytical methods. You will provide solutions to highly complex technical challenges and sensitive issues that demand a significant degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation. The challenges you face will often be unique, and your solutions may set a precedent for future decisions.

Essential Functions:

• Will work complex projects and work with moderate supervision

• Communicate effectively with internal (program office, chief engineers, etc.) and external customers

• Drive the design from conceptual phase through detailed design
• Complete and be familiar with hand calculation methods to perform initial sizing and verifications
• Perform detailed thermal analysis using proprietary codes based on aerothermal tools such as ACE, gasket, and CMA to provide temperature predictions and ablation assessment of SRM insulators and other hardware components
• Execute CFD analysis with commercial codes such as ANSYS Fluent to support thermal analysis and SRM design
• Duties include test support for pre and post-test analysis of static fired motors for model validation
• Provide rocket motor test instrumentation definition and data processing for production, bench, full engine qualification, etc.
• Requires 10% travel

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics,Materials Science Engineering or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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