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Position Summary:
The Propulsion Systems Analysis Branch within the Propulsion Division of the Research and Engineering Directorate at NASA Glenn Research Center is currently seeking applicants for an Aerospace Engineer. The work involves researching, developing, designing, analyzing or testing propulsion system for aircraft or spacecraft. It involves generating and applying theories, principles, concepts, processes, and system analysis/integration to air-breathing and/or electrified aircraft propulsion system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Estimate weight and aerodynamic/mechanical flow-path for conceptual-level design of propulsion systems over a wide range of speed regimes.
- Conduct multi-fidelity and multi-disciplinary analysis and optimization of propulsion systems.
- Conduct conceptual design studies of novel aeronautics propulsion and vehicle concepts and perform mission analysis.
- Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
- Develop new methods and tools that require knowledge of computer programming.
- Generate comprehensive technical briefings, reports, and technical papers of integrated study and analysis results.
- Perform cycle analysis related to design and performance of propulsion systems.
Required Education & Experience:
- b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
To qualify for GS-07, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal sector
- Studying or assisting in aerospace related research, development design, operations, or
- Developing written reports to interpret and evaluate research activities; and
- Utilizing computer applications to accomplish project tasks, designs, plans, and/or reports.
To qualify for GS-09, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the federal sector
- Performing tasks in aerospace related research, development design, operations, or experience in the application of propulsion systems;
- Producing technical papers and reports related to tasks or project activities; and
- Utilizing modeling tools and related software for aerospace applications to perform assessment, applying theory and concept in the application of propulsion system.