Senior Combustion Devices Engineer, Space Propulsion

Amentum; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) seeks a Combustion Devices Engineer to advance propulsion analyses and design validation for liquid rocket components. You will gather, interpret, and present test data, working with engineers to resolve complex technical issues and ensure alignment with design requirements.

Leverage thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and combustion knowledge while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering with ABET accreditation.
• PhD with minimum 4 years experience, MS with 8 years, or BS with 10 years.
• 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.

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.
• Characterize environments and assess if combustion devices and turbomachinery meet design goals.
• Apply analyses to pre- and post-test predictions of component performance.
• Analyze design, development, manufacturing and testing of liquid propulsion components.
• Assist in assessing new design concepts and fabrication methods.
• Attend technical meetings and maintain knowledge of requirements and risk processes.
• Perform other duties related to liquid rocket engine analyses and systems engineering.
• Present assessments to engineers and project management.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Propulsion

Heat transfer

Combustion codes

Fabrication knowledge

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

US Citizenship

STAR ID

Own transportation

Education

PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

MS in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) seeks a Combustion Devices Engineer to advance propulsion analyses and design validation for liquid rocket components. You will gather, interpret, and present test data, working with engineers to resolve complex technical issues and ensure alignment with design requirements.

Leverage thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and combustion knowledge while collaborating across teams.