Two open positions at NASA MSFC Fluid Dynamics branch [US Citizens Only]
Position Type: | Professional |
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Priority: | No |
Positions expected to come open late 2024.
- Computational Fluid Dynamicist – Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (Full time, US citizens only)
The position is for a Computational Fluid Dynamicist. The work will be application oriented using existing CFD tools for analysis, verification, and validation. Some CFD program model development will be required. Perform CFD analyses in support of liquid propulsion problems. Carry out numerical simulations with regard to fluid dynamics related to Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine. Specifically, execute computational studies in support of the RDRE demonstration project identifying key engine performance parameters, addressing system instabilities and analyzing/ optimizing system configuration changes, etc. Analyze complex features of the work and apply principles and practices of CFD analysis or devise new approaches in problem solutions. Independently plan, schedule, and perform computations/analyses, prepare, and make presentations and document results in technical reports. Participate in review and status meetings, analyze all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, adequately documented, and meet stipulated deadlines. Follow existing processes and procedures and recommend process improvements.
Qualifications:
BS degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience is required. A Masters/PhD degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with at least 2 years’ experience in using CFD program/s for engineering applications is preferred. This could be part of the Master’s thesis work. Some experience in object-oriented programming is a plus. Specific experience with the Loci framework, and CFD applications Loci-Chem and/or Loci-Stream CFD programs is preferred.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. Work is with the Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) and onsite at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Keywords: CFD; Fluid Mechanics; LOCI CFD codes; Unsteady flows; Supersonic flows, detonation, RDRE, two-phase flows, liquid rocket engines, propulsion applications.
- Fluid Dynamicist (Full time, US citizens only)
The position is for a Fluid Dynamicist. The work will be application oriented involved with testing, data analysis, and modeling of propulsion fluid dynamical systems. Some program model development with Matlab will be required. Specifically, fluids modeling and code enhancements will be used for modeling of propulsion fluid dynamical systems for evaluating system stability and for pogo assessment. Expertise with model development with Matlab is required. Python programming experience preferred. Analyze complex features of the work and apply principles and practices of fluids analysis, or devise new approaches in problem solutions. Independently plan, schedule and perform analyses, prepare and make presentations and document results in technical reports. Participate in review and status meetings, analyze all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, adequately documented, and meet stipulated deadlines. Follow existing processes and procedures and recommend process improvements. Independently plan, schedule and perform computations/ analyses, prepare and make presentations and document results in technical reports, and support test and high frequency data collection activities as needed. Review all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, and adequately documented. Follow existing processes and procedures and recommend process improvements where appropriate.
BS degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience is required. A Masters Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with some experience in fluids experiments and analysis is preferred. Applicants nearing completion of their PhD/MS programs are also encouraged to apply. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Good experience with Matlab programming is required.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. Work is with the Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) and onsite at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Dr. Narayanan (Ram) Ramachandran|Tech Fellow, Propulsion Fluids & Design
Skill Manager, Jacobs Space Exploration Group, ER42 - Fluid Dynamics Branch
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Building 4203|Room 3121
256-544-8308 (office) | Narayanan.r.ramachandran@nasa.gov