Aerothermal Engineer

Aerothermal Engineer

Internal Code: Mid-Level Engineer

Description

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is seeking a talented Aerothermal Engineer to join a growing team of engineers, technicians, and scientists supporting a diverse customer set to solve a complex set of technical challenges. As a member of the Advanced Materials team a successful candidate will support material, component and system development activities for hypersonic and other flight vehicle systems. Additionally, a successful candidate will work closely with highly technical, collaborative team members to:

• Generate aerothermal boundary conditions for vehicle analysis
• Assess material response (e.g., ablation, decomposition)
• Generate and analyze vehicle trajectories
• Perform survivability analysis and establish operational bounds
• Design important components and subsystems that enable vehicle performance
• Generate derived requirements for materials and components that inform manufacturing and integration activities

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• BS in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field (equivalent experience may be accepted)
• Secret DoD Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret DoD Clearance
• Experience supporting research and development activities
• Demonstrated experience developing thermal boundary conditions from flight trajectory data
• Experience performing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis using commercial software tools (e.g., STAR-CCM+)
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written - with demonstrated experience in a technical environment
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, research and development environment

Special preference will be shown to candidates that have:

• An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering or related technical field (equivalent experience may be accepted)
• Demonstrated experience performing coupled physics modeling and simulation on thermal protection systems (TPS)
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing large scale parameterized modeling studies utilizing Monte Carlo or other applicable optimization methods
• Demonstrated experience working with test engineers to anchor modeling to experimental data
• Demonstrated experience working within an integrated production team to deliver analysis and design artifacts
• Demonstrated experience developing and documenting technical solutions for program proposal efforts

Note: ATS is a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment are subject to drug testing. In addition, ATS is an E-Verify employer.

Export Control Regulations: Applicants for employment at ATS must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process are encouraged to contact us.