Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer – Space Applications

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Space Applications located in Etna, PA, US. Hybrid work arrangement available.

No relocation provided. No sponsorship is available.

Your Day-to-Day:

· Perform mechanical and thermal analysis on Space Nuclear Power (SNP) systems and components

· Design Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) including both active (heaters, fluid loops, etc.) and passive (multi-layer insulation (MLI), coatings, etc.) systems

· Qualify reactor internals components for launch and operation (e.g., structural evaluations including thermal and mechanical stress and fatigue).

· Develop test plans, post-process results, and perform validation of analysis methods

· Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, customers (NASA, DoD, etc.) partners, and suppliers.

· Perform trade studies to optimize technical and programmatic variables of complex problems.

· Identify, define, and direct the approach for successful resolution of risks, issues, and opportunities.

Who You Are:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Nuclear Engineering or a related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience.

· Experience with Finite Element Analysis (Thermal Desktop and ANSYS preferred).

· Demonstrated experience correlating analytical models with experimental test results.

· Proficient in CAD (AutoDesk Inventor & SpaceClaim preferred).

· Strong interpersonal & organizational skills to work effectively on fast paced multi-disciplinary team.

· This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an US Government security clearance.

Desired Skills:

· Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Nuclear Engineering or a related field.

· Experience developing components and/or systems for spacecraft or launch vehicles.

· Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

· Experience with spacecraft operation, including orbital mechanics

· Familiarity with fluid system and thermal-hydraulic design (pump, valve, heat-exchanger sizing, fluid network analyses, etc.)

· Knowledge of polymer matrix composite (PMC) and/or ceramic matrix composites (CMC)

· Knowledge of standards and specifications within the aerospace industry

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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