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Jacobs · 21 hours ago

Blast and Debris Analysis Engineer

United States-Alabama-Huntsville-20320-MSFC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Jacobs is a primary contractor for NASA located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The role involves providing blast and debris test and analysis support, performing research and modeling, and communicating findings effectively with stakeholders.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support designing, testing, and measuring explosive environments including blast waves and high-speed imagery for the development of empirical blast and fragmentation models

Support development or improvement of test processes and operations

Support test setup such as installation of pressure transducers, strain gauges, thermocouples, and high-speed cameras

Apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other work features that are broad in scope and complexity

Participate and present findings in reviews, meetings, teleconferences, and working groups

Identify, describe, and communicate potential risks

Provide clear and effective communications with internal and external partners and stakeholders

Qualification

BlastDebris analysisNumerical computing PythonNumerical computing C++Numerical computing MATLABAerodynamic analysisLaunch vehiclesTest process developmentSensing elements installationMicrosoft Office SuiteSafety processes knowledgeTechnical communicationTeam collaborationAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

A degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred

Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS with 7 – 18 years of relevant experience

Skilled with numerical computing environments such as Python, C++ or MATLAB and their application to modeling and simulation

Capability to perform basic aerodynamic analysis and apply physics-based models for the prediction of thermal environments, blast and debris environments, pressure vessel ruptures, and propellant explosions

Knowledge of launch vehicles and spacecraft, including propulsion systems and flight/orbital mechanics

Knowledge of launch vehicle abort and flight termination systems

Proficiency with the installation and use of sensing elements such as pressure transducers, strain gauges, thermocouples and high-speed cameras is desired

Knowledge in the production and processing of documentation required for test operations such as Safety Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures, and Test Readiness Reviews

Excellent written and oral technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly define and describe a technical subject to peers across various engineering disciplines

Self-motivated, proactive, and effective team player with customer relations skills, experience with working in a dynamic work environment

Ability to perform tasks requiring focus and attention to detail and completed within prescribed organizational schedules

Ability to be flexible and easily refocus when task directions or requirements change

Ability to interface and collaborate with all levels of engineering and project management

Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams & Outlook) are required

Ability to acquire certifications for handling cryogenic and high-pressure systems

Familiarity with design and fabrication of test apparatus and structures

Familiarity with safety processes in an outdoor testing environment

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

Preferred skills in quantifying lethality, survivability, or vulnerability

Experience designing, testing, and measuring explosive environments including blast waves and high-speed imagery for the development of empirical blast and fragmentation models