Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a **Aerosciences Tools Engineer** to join the team with Aerodyne, a teammate company. The **Aerosciences Tools Engineer** will: + Develop and evaluate Rarefied Gas Dynamics (RGD) software tools. + Apply knowledge of Message Passing Interface (MPI) coding standards + Utilize Fortran and C/C++ skills to model and analyze RGD + Enhance and utilize NASA’s Direct Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) Analysis Code (DAC) + Enhance and utilize RGD and CFD simulation tools + Perform deep dive analyses + Perform other duties as required. **Requisition Qualifications:** This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. + Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area. + BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and five (5) years of direct engineering experience, or an MS degree from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of direct engineering experience, or a Ph.D. + Experience developing parallel processing applications in Fortran or C + Experience with running parallel simulations using High Performance Computers + Expertise in CFD methods and techniques for fully viscous flows + Expertise in iterative computational mesh (grid) development and refinement based on flow field solution quality + Experience developing engineering level models based on CFD and flight or wind-tunnel data + Experience with aerodynamic and/or aerothermodynamic engineering methods/techniques/models + Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees. **Requisition Preferences:** + MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering + Minor or more in Computer Science + Experience in aero or aerothermal database development and usage, efficiently interpolating from a multi-dimensional database of point solutions to generate environments along a trajectory **Why Join Our Team?** In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have: + Excellent personal and professional career growth + 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable + Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch) + Much, much more! For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com + Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position . + Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. + Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised. **Essential Functions** **Work Environment** Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task. **Physical Requirements** Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time). **Equipment and Machines** Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.). **Attendance** Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements. **Other Essential Functions** Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.