Analytical Mechanics Associates · 5 hours ago
Aerospace Systems Engineer
Denver, CO Corporate
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expAnalytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is accepting applications for a motivated engineer to perform analyses within their Advanced Projects group. The role involves supporting multidisciplinary engineering analyses in system design for various nuclear propulsion systems in support of NASA's Space Nuclear Propulsion project.
Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will assist AMA’s Advanced Projects team with performing analyses on a range of potential missions: Developing FEA models in FEMAP/NASTRAN
Creating relevant models in python/MATLAB
Processing results and developing reports/slide decks to present findings to NASA and related agency stakeholders
The successful applicant will also assist AMA’s engineering team with performing analyses on a range of space systems subjects, which may include: Performing literature reviews
Systems engineering tasks such as requirements development and trade studies
Spacecraft system design, ranging from entire spacecraft MEL to engineering analysis of specific systems
Technical tasks such as heat transfer and thermodynamic analysis, mass modeling, or software development/analysis related to mission or spacecraft design
Technical writing and documentation of projects and engineering processes
Publish reports, papers, and articles on findings
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or another related field
A minimum of 2 years of related work experience in systems engineering, space mission analysis, or modeling and simulation
Experience in structural finite element analysis
Technical writing experience and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse multi-disciplinary team / audience
Ability to independently communicate with and interface with government customers or stakeholders
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency
Preferred
A graduate-level degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and/or 0 – 7 years of relevant professional work experience
Previous exposure to or direct research related to space nuclear propulsion systems (e.g., FSP, NTP, NEP, etc.)
Experience working with NASA, DOE, DOD, or other related government agencies
Experience performing creating finite element models in FEMAP/NASTRAN, MOOSE, Abaqus or equivalent software
Experience with using MATLAB, Simulink or Python for performing engineering analyses
Experience independently designing and performing trades of various space systems in a nuclear or aerospace related field / industry
Good project experience with significant technical contribution directly relevant to the technical tasks listed above
Experience with object-oriented programming, Git version control, and software architecture management
Self-motivated with good communication skills and desire to work in a highly motivated team environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to set up processes and organize project tasks
Benefits
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
A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Company
Analytical Mechanics Associates
Since 1962, AMA has worked with government and commercial organizations solving tough engineering, math, and business problems.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Abrams
Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Greer
HR Business Partner
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