Axient is seeking a Test Analyst to support our customer in Tullahoma, TN supporting ground test and evaluation, management, and analysis efforts at a number of AEDC locations across the country.  Apply now if you’re interested in a challenging engineering position working with cutting-edge technology at one of the most unique test facilities in the world!  

Position involves working closely with a diverse team to plan, test, and analyze hypersonic and ballistic thermal protection systems materials.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Working with minimal supervision, performing engineering analysis and modeling functions for arc-heated test cells, in a variety of technical areas including:
• Hypersonics
• Compressible Flow
• Heat Transfer
• Thermodynamics
• Thermal protection systems
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases by:
• Assisting in generation of analysis plans, objectives, measures of performance, and success criteria which support the evaluation of aerospace weapon systems.
• Advising/assisting the government and customer during the test process.
• Performing in-depth analysis of the resulting test data in order to meet analysis objectives.
• Preparing quick-look reports and detailed technical reports for the customer, to record test planning, data processing and analysis, results, and conclusions/recommendations.
• Reviewing state-of-the-art test and analysis techniques in literature and applying them to specific project requirements.
• Supporting analysis-technique development efforts to advance the state-of-the-art analysis capabilities.
• Learning and effectively using a variety of government and in-house simulation codes and analysis tools.
• Working in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing/balancing multiple projects and deadlines.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must be able to obtain or have an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance. US citizenship is required.
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• Must be proficient in Matlab or Python.
• Must demonstrate effective, clear, concise oral and written communication with senior staff and peers, at the appropriate level.
• Must be timely and efficient.
• Must produce quality work that meets project/program objectives.
• Must exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers.
• Must utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission.
• Must demonstrate focused adherence to safety and security requirements in an office-based environment.

This is a great opportunity for...

• Undergrad seeking to acquire a graduate level aerospace or mechanical engineering degree, concentrating in hypersonics or aerothermal analysis.
• Advanced STEM degree with experience in hypersonics or aerothermal analysis.
• Background or coursework related to the technical areas described above. Experience with design of experiments and analysis of variance is a plus!

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