Primary responsibilities of a Mechanical Design Engineer II will include but not limited to:
- Combustion and emission design
- Combustion and emission analysis
- CFD analysis preferably using Synopsys Fluent or Siemens Star-ccm+
- Thermal and FEA analysis preferably using Synopsys workbench
- Engineering Tool and Method development
- Project, process and product compliance
- Problem solving and technical resolution
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution or university
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience
- Master’s or degree in aerospace, mechanical or related engineering disciplines
- Strong background in CFD, thermal analysis and FEA
- Knowledge of turbomachinery and gas turbine combustor
- Knowledge of Turbulence, Combustion, and Emission modeling
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in programming in Fortran/C/C++/Java
- Proficiency in Siemens NX, Synopsys Fluent and Siemens Star-ccm+.
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Growth and innovation mindset
- Understanding of AI/ML application to engineering design and analysis
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution or university
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience
- Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering
- Strong background in CFD, thermal analysis, and FEA
- Knowledge of turbomachinery and gas turbine combustors
- Knowledge of turbulence, combustion, and emissions modeling
- Proficiency in Fortran, C, C++, or Java
- Proficiency in Siemens NX, Synopsys Fluent, and Siemens Star-CCM+
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Understanding of AI/ML applications to engineering design and analysis
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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