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As a Missile Thermal Analyst you will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed thermal design and analysis on thermal protection systems (TPS), as well as performing comprehensive modelling of the entire missile thermal system using standardized processes and tools (NX Thermal). Other related responsibilities include:

•Providing technical memos and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews
•Presenting resultant design and analysis data to the design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical exchange meetings and formal design reviews
•Providing review, interpretation, flow-down and implementation of program requirements
•Work interactively with multiple engineering fields in a fast-paced environment to develop cost-effective solutions to thermal requirements.

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The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications

•Professional work experience in some/all of the following: Thermophysics & Heat transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)
•Experience with thermal analysis and software tools such as NX Thermal, FIAT, ACE, AHEAT, ATAC, and/or CMA
•Experience in TPS sizing, testing, test planning, and reporting
•Active or Current Top Secret Clearance needed to start, preferably with previous Special Access Program experience; US Citizenship Required

Desired Skills

•Experience in arc-jet testing
•Experience in aerothermal environments mapping
•Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
•Strong mathematical and analytical skills

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