Perform initial system sizing and architecture trade studies of advanced liquid propulsion system concepts
Perform detailed steady state and pseudo-steady state propulsion system analysis
Work closely with multi-disciplinary propulsion and systems engineering teams to define the operating conditions and control systems of Fireflys engines
Responsible for data reduction activities to characterize propulsion system performance with an emphasis on automating several portions of this workflow
Develop well documented codes or procedures for performing thermal and fluid analyses, and postprocessing test results
Sit on console for engine checkouts and hotfire testing as the performance representative
Responsible for updating and correlating models based on test and flight data
Evaluate analysis and test results to quantify sensitivities and uncertainties, calibrate simulations, and develop design recommendations
Maintain and report on activity, schedule, and technical status
Document analysis and test results for review by responsible engineers, peers, customers, and launch authorities
Responsible for reviewing the analysis of peers and mentor less experienced engineers
Work with responsible engineers to determine instrumentation setup for testing and contribute to the creation of test plans

Required BS degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
5+ years of experience in an engineering software environment
Proficient in the physics of thermo-fluid systems, including compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, multiphase flow, chemical kinetics, mechanics, and transient phenomena
Programming experience with Python or MATLAB for model development and scripting (preferably Python)
Experience in data reduction and model validation techniques with test data
Familiarity with modeling in Windows environments, as well as with source code control systems such as Bitbucket

Propulsion Analyst III – Engine Performance

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