Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct-hire Mid-Level Thermal Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop analytical thermal models for aerospace systems, including transient and steady-state analyses.
Perform detailed thermal and aerothermal analyses using industry-standard tools.
Validate analytical models through test data, simulations, and comparative methods.
Support design teams by providing thermal performance predictions and recommending design improvements.
Apply Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods to analyze aerothermal loads, heating environments, and system performance.
Prepare technical documentation, analysis reports, and presentation materials.
Ensure all work adheres to government procurement practices, regulations, and program requirements
Job Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal and aerothermal design and analysis for aerospace applications.
Proficiency with thermal analysis software packages including TRASYS, SINDA/Fluint, and Thermal Desktop.
Experience with FORTRAN and Python for scripting, automation, or model development.
Working knowledge of STAR CCM+, HEEDS, and Cart3D.
Strong understanding of thermal modeling techniques, heat transfer principles, and system level integration.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Experience using CFD for aerothermal prediction and system-level analysis.
Background in passive and active two phase heat transfer systems.
Familiarity with thermal protection systems for reentry applications.
Experience supporting government programs, including knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
Job Details:
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary Rate Range: $130,000-$155,000
Location: Washington, DC - Naval Research Laboratory (Onsite)
Required US Citizen and Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain TS/SCI..
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Crystal City, VA
Salary
$130,000–$155,000 Per Year
Skills
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Analysis Softwareunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Desktop PCunmatched
Electronicsunmatched
Fluid Mechanics and Dynamicsunmatched
Fortran Programming Languageunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Heat Transferunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Information Technology Softwareunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Model Validationunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Secret Clearanceunmatched
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Analysisunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Telecommunications Industryunmatched
Test Dataunmatched
Thermal Analysisunmatched
Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
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