Lead Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engine Test Subject

Job Description:

AMA is currently accepting applications for a part time engineer with extensive experience in Nuclear Thermal propulsion (NTP) engine ground testing system design. This SME will work on NASA’s Space Nuclear Propulsion Program (SNP) directly with NASA civil servants and other contractors. They will support the design of a facility that can test an NTP rocket at various thrust levels and configurations. This position is Part-time and fully remote.

Job Duties:

• Support the creation and evaluation of conceptual designs to test an NTP engine.
• Perform system engineering activities such as requirements development for the systems and subsystems that make up the facility and execute trade studies to compare and down select conceptual designs and technologies.
• Work with commercial vendors and other SMEs to develop solutions to process the gas in an exhaust system prior to being released into atmosphere.
• Develop cost estimates and sizing models for the system and subsystems that make up the facility.
• Evaluate existing facilities and new sites while considering existing infrastructure, CONOPs, and radiation environmental impacts.

Required Qualifications:

• 20+ years of engineering experience related to rocket engine ground testing.
• Technical writing experience with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse team.
• Experience working with and designing facilities that support Space Nuclear Technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or similar degrees from a regionally accredited institution.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or similar degrees from a regionally accredited institution.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and restrictions when designing and certifying nuclear facilities.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

All candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide two or more professional references

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

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