Nuclear Propulsion SE #ADV0009SH

$91,000 - $156,000/Yr

Amentum Space Exploration Division - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

About the position

The Aerospace Engineer position at Amentum's Space Exploration Division focuses on overseeing testing and analysis of materials used in space nuclear reactors for long-duration deep space missions. The role involves generating and reviewing technical papers, performing systems-level analysis, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements. This position requires extensive experience in nuclear propulsion and may involve longer hours during testing periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of testing for planned materials used in space nuclear reactors for long duration deep space missions.
• Oversight for tests and processing post test data & analyses.
• Generate and/or review peer-reviewed white papers on test results for AIAA and/or JANNAF Conferences.
• Perform systems level analysis needed to validate test readiness.
• Review analysis and test results associated with materials development used in nuclear propulsion designs.
• Maintain training on-site and off-site and keep up to date within contract compliance requirements.

Requirements

• A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Nuclear engineering or related engineering field is required.
• A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred.
• Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum of 24 years of experience, an MS with at least 28 years of experience, or BS with at least 30 years of experience.
• Programmatic level experience with nuclear space propulsion DDT&E.
• Experience with Nuclear Thermal Propulsion planning and development for deep space missions.
• Solid experience with US National Nuclear Test facilities.
• Current and past involvement with Tennessee Valley Corridor for uniting industry with government agencies.
• High level Principal Investigator level experience with large DDT&E programs.
• Solid understanding of cryogenic storage of propellants.
• Solid understanding of nuclear reactor operation in space environments.
• Considerable publication authorships of peer-reviewed technical papers specific to in-space propulsion.
• Solid AIAA experience with hands-on contributions towards in-space propulsion technology innovation.