Senior CFD & Fluids Systems Analyst, ECLSS

Vast is looking for a Senior Fluids Systems Analyst, reporting to the Director, Life Support Systems, to support the development of the life support, and thermal control systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Setup and run multiple fidelity fluid analysis to support Environmental Control and Life Support System design
• Setup and run low order models for fluid modeling 
• Setup and run CFD models of spacecraft interior. RANS, URANS and LES
• Planning and participating in test campaigns, and  anchoring analysis with test data
• Creating and reviewing system models of pressure fed systems and associated tank, valve and line sizing for Propulsion, Life Support and Thermal Control Systems
• Efficiently developing multiple CFD simulations to support trade studies  
• Developing and teaching to other engineers best practices in analysis
• Presenting analysis for NASA or other certification programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years experience with CFD software packages in industry: Star-CCM+, Fluent, or equivalent
• 5+ years experience with thermo-hydraulic analysis software packages in industry: SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP, or equivalent

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience with space hardware in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Master's  or terminal degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent with fluids background
• Leadership experience on an engineering or project team
• Establishing analysis best practices and methodologies
• Completion of certification effort for flight hardware

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Specific certifications, as appropriate