Space Nuclear Propulsion Systems Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Disability plans

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. in Denver, CO, seeks a Space Nuclear Systems Engineer to support multidisciplinary analyses of space reactor concepts for FSP, NTP, and NEP under NASA ANTO/SRD.

The position also involves developing models, performing neutronic and thermal analyses, and communicating results to a diverse team. Qualifications include a graduate degree in Nuclear or Aerospace Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of research or related work experience in nuclear systems, engine cycle power balancing, space mission analysis, or modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist ongoing analyses by performing neutronic, thermal-hydraulic, fuel performance, engine cycle, or mechanical analyses of candidate nuclear propulsion system concepts
• Evaluate the parametric design space through assessment of system-level performance and risks
• Independently develop and implement models to perform sensitivities related to candidate engine concept designs
• Perform steady state and transient analyses to inform overall system performance and test objectives for NTP or NEP demonstration
• Communicate technical data to a multidisciplinary team via presentations and reports
• Support radiation environment and dose mitigation assessments for ground testing and in-space operation
• Support analyses and trades to determine technology maturation of reactor components and facilities development
• Perform literature reviews and documentation for space reactor system development
• Publish reports, papers, and articles on findings

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MCNP

Serpent

OpenMC

Geant4

SCALE

DAGMC

OpenFOAM

ANSYS

COMSOL

NekRS

MOOSE

Cardinal

Bison

Griffin

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. in Denver, CO, seeks a Space Nuclear Systems Engineer to support multidisciplinary analyses of space reactor concepts for FSP, NTP, and NEP under NASA ANTO/SRD.

The position also involves developing models, performing neutronic and thermal analyses, and communicating results to a diverse team. Qualifications include a graduate degree in Nuclear or Aerospace Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience; U.S.