Chemical Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

    • ADV0008XY
    • On Site
    • Houston, Texas, United States
    • Full time
    Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

    We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Engineer - Modeling & Simulation to join our team with the Engineering Division.

    ** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **

    The Chemical Engineer - Modeling & Simulation will:

    • Support the advanced environmental control and life support systems analysis group
    • Simulate and evaluate performance of life support systems for future NASA vehicles and habitats including the Orion spacecraft and vehicles capable of lunar or Mars missions
    • Correlate water and air process simulation models to test results.
    • Model physical and chemical processes, and size equipment performing life support functions for long duration space flights
    • Evaluate and refine requirements for life support equipment that will support future missions
    • Perform other tasks assigned


    Requisition Qualifications:



      This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.



        Required Education/Experience/Skills:

        This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

        • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
        • Capable of developing simulation models of air and water purification processes at varying levels of fidelity ranging from detailed, first-principle models to more descriptive lumped-parameter models.
        • Programming knowledge in one or more of the following: FORTRAN, C, Visual Basic
        • Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to use data to draw conclusions and support the conclusions when challenged
        • Excellent presentation skills
        • Excellent communication skills in a team environment


        Requisition Preferences:

        • Master's degree in chemical engineering
        • Experience with chemical processes associated with NASA life support systems
        • SysML experience
        • Aspen software experience
        • Experience with dynamic chemical process simulation


        Why Join Our Team?

        In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

        • Excellent personal and professional career growth
        • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
        • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
        • Much, much more!


        For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

        • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position
        • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
        • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised


        Essential Functions

        Work Environment

        Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

        Physical Requirements

        Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

        Equipment and Machines

        Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

        Attendance

        Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

        Other Essential Functions

        Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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        Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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