Thermal Analyst - KODA Technologies Inc.
Huntsville, AL
About the Job
Thermal Analyst
Company Overview:
KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Award, certified as a Great Place to Work®, and a Best Place for Working Parents®. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.
Our expertise spans Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering and Integration, Model and Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering.
The name KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', embodies our dedication to our customers and each other. Trust and integrity guide us in all we do. We prioritize our people, support national-priority missions, and give back to our community through the KODA Cares program. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional growth. Join us and learn more at www.kodatech.com.
Position Overview:
KODA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Analyst to join our team. Be a part of the new space age as a member of a team building NASA's Orion Spacecraft. The Orion Spacecraft will take humans farther than they've ever gone before and return them safely back to Earth. The Thermal Analyst will support reentry analysis for Orion Thermal protection systems.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Perform preliminary and detailed thermal design and analysis on the spacecrafts thermal protection systems
- Execute comprehensive modeling of the entire spacecraft thermal system using standardized processes and tools (Thermal Desktop, SINDA, TSS)
- Present design and analysis data to the spacecraft design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical exchange meetings and formal design reviews
- Assist with performing thermal engineering support for multi-week Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing
- Work interactively with multiple engineering fields in a fast-paced environment to develop cost-effective solutions to thermal control requirements which also satisfy producibility objectives defined by Manufacturing and Quality groups
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience with thermal desktop, thermal analysis tools
- Experience with Monte Carlo analysis
- Experience with NASA programs
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience with Orion Drawing release process and checking activities
- Previous experience on Orion thermal protection systems analysis
Other:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- Work Location: TBD or Remote
KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact info@kodatech.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.