Thermal/Fluid Engineer

Responsibilities: 

This position provides leadership in thermal design, analysis, and test support of various NASA Space System projects such as:

• Human Landing System (HLS) to deliver American astronauts - the first woman and next man -on the Moon’s south pole
• The International Space Station (ISS) environmental variables controls 
• Ground Support and Test Equipment
• Spacecraft and space instrument development

Work Environment:

Office and laboratory environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%).  Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%). 

Telework Requirements:

Ability to have sufficient home internet for extended periods in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues. Sitting for extended periods at a desk to draft test plans, analyze data, write reports and perform various engineering tasks at a safe personal location. 

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance: 

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Requirements

 Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited university preferred.  Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 14 years of experience, Masters with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience.

The Successful candidate shall have:

• Experience with Active Thermal Systems
• Proficiency with thermal test set up support, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experienced in thermal desktop 
• Experienced in NX Team Center
• Experienced in thermal Testing
• Knowledge of orbital thermal environment development 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with NASA standards and MSFC Specifications

Benefits

Qualis Corporation is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify