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Sr Lead Thermal/Fluids Engineer

Qualis Corporation
Full-time
On-site
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Thermography (Thermal Imaging)
Description

This position provides senior leadership in active thermal design, analysis, and test support of the Human Landing System (HLS) to deliver American astronauts - the first woman and next man - on the Moon’s south pole.

Primary job functions include:

  • Producing independent analytical assessments
  • Developing and delivering reports and presentations
  • Regular collaboration with vendors and NASA personnel

Essential Functions

Work Environment: 

General office environment (100%). 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 (<5%).

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%).  

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.



Requirements

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field is required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is 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 in the design and analysis of aerospace Active Thermal Control Systems (ATCS)
  • HVAC experience preferably in aerospace
  • Proficiency with thermal test set up support
  • Experience in Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint or equivalent
  • Deep understanding knowledge of orbital thermal environment development 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with NASA standards and MSFC Specifications
  • Experience with leading engineering teams


Benefits

Qualis LLC 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