Specialist, Aerospace Engineer (Thermal Analysis)

L3Harris; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Specialist, Aerospace Engineer- Thermal Analysis in Huntsville, AL to perform advanced thermal/CFD analyses for solid rocket motor components. You will lead design from concept through detailed execution, using ACE, CMA, and ANSYS Fluent to predict temperatures and ablation while supporting motor tests.

The role requires a strong background in heat transfer for propulsion systems, Fortran and Python scripting, and the ability to obtain a US secret security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior thermal design experience; graduate degree with 2+ years preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of prior thermal design experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex thermal and CFD analyses for SRM components and systems.
• Perform hand calculations for initial sizing and verification.
• Develop temperature predictions and ablation assessments for SRM insulators and hardware.
• Coordinate test support for pre- and post-test analysis of static fired motors.
• Provide data processing for rocket motor test instrumentation and analysis.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Thermal design

CFD

Heat transfer

Propulsion systems

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ACE

CMA

Fluent

ANSYS Fluent

Fortran

Job description

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: Specialist, Aerospace Engineer- Thermal Analysis

Job Code: 47131

Job Location: Huntsville, AL or Sacramento, CA

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 advanced 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:

• Lead complex projects and work with general oversight.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain a US secret security clearance.
• Travel: 10%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior thermal design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior thermal design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior thermal design experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Active US secret security clearance is desired.
• Strong skills in the application and use of heat transfer and fluid dynamics applied to propulsion systems.
• Understanding of the function and design of solid rocket motors.
• Experience coding Fortran as well as scripting with Python or Matlab.
• Strong skills in the application and use of heat transfer and fluid dynamics applied to propulsion systems.
• Understanding of the function and design of solid rocket motors is a plus.
• Hands on experience with the manufacturing of solid rocket motors is a plus.
• Software skills: CEA, CMA, Thermal Desktop, Fluent, CFD++ is desired.
• Ability to parse large amounts of data for analysis.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for California, salary range for this role is $88,500 $164,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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