[Remote] Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer - Space Systems

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oceaneering is seeking a Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer to support NASA on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. This role involves developing TPS materials, conducting testing, and performing thermal analysis to ensure mission success in human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop new, higher capability TPS materials and coatings to advance future mission capabilities
• Conduct laboratory and high-temperature testing of TPS materials in support of design, development, test and evaluation
• Plan testing and analyze results from high enthalpy test facilities (arc jet, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torch, etc.)
• Perform thermal analysis of spacecraft thermal protection systems using a suite of analytical tools in support of design, development, test and evaluation
• Responsible for ensuring the function and safety of the TPS for NASA programs while supporting real-time mission operations and decision making on critical TPS issues
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or comparable engineering discipline from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience
• Experience with programming
• Experience working in laboratory environments
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, able to articulate conclusions and defend them when challenged
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Knowledge of aerothermal environments, including high-temperature gas dynamics and aerodynamics
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) interpretation/generation
• Understanding of TPS physics under high enthalpy flow (ablation, multi-phase equilibria, radiative transport)
• Experience with thermal response codes such as CHAR, FIAT, or PATO
• Experience with 3D Modeling software
• Familiarity with ablators, reusable TPS, and hot structure materials
• High enthalpy test experience in facilities such as arc jets or inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torches
• Experience managing complex spacecraft systems/projects
• Ability to clearly communicate robust technical positions on TPS matters affecting human spaceflight
• Willingness to serve as focal point for mission support and rapid decision-making in critical mission operational environments
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

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