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ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Mechanical Engineer - Propulsion & Energy Systems

SWRI
San Antonio, TX, United States
Full-time
  • Support the design, analysis, and testing of systems and components used in a variety of propulsion and energy processes.
  • Typical application areas include : supercritical CO2 oxy-fuel combustion systems, gas turbine combustion systems, launch vehicle components.
  • Apply principles of machine design, piping / pressure vessel design, process controls and instrumentation, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer to develop test systems and specify components.
  • Many systems operate at extreme pressure and temperature conditions.
  • Apply knowledge of fabrication methods, assembly, and geometric dimensioning & tolerance (GD&T) to ensure components are designed in a way that can be manufactured and assembled.
  • Utilize CAD software (Solidworks) to develop mechanical designs and visualize component fitments and assemblies.
  • Communicate ideas, results, and other information to coworkers as well as commercial and government clients.
  • Provide analytical and experimental support to more than one project in a team environment. Typical tasks include literature reviews, design, analysis, and simulation development.
  • Use commercial engineering software for design and analysis, such as ANSYS Workbench or ANSYS APDL.
  • Provide mechanical and machine design support for a variety of applications that include power generation, propulsion, and combustion.
  • As needed, work across the Institute to draw on the experience from thousands of engineers and technicians.
  • Contribute and be responsible for technical development of experimental test programs, including developing / operating a new test rig.
  • Take responsibility for testing / rig modifications to meet new project objectives. Support the technical work of other engineers and technicians.
  • Assess the best approach to solve problems and interrogate results for reliability.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for tests and simulations with a firm understanding of theories and concepts using a first-principles approach.
  • Perform mechanical design tasks at the direction of senior engineers in support of projects / proposal efforts.
  • Be a problem solver that exercises creativity and judgment to help a team of engineers determine new approaches to solve a wide range of technical problems.
  • Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering degree.
  • 0-5 years : Mechanical design experience applying tools like FEA to predict component / assembly stresses and evaluate fitness for service.
  • 0-5 years : Design, commissioning, and testing experience with high pressure and / or extreme temperature (cryogenic or combustion) process systems, automotive projects or aerospace projects.
  • 0-5 years : Experience with industry standards, such as ASME Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31 Piping Codes, machine assembly, maintenance, and repair.
  • A valid / clear driver's license is required.
  • 6 days ago
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