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Sr Lead Thermal/Fluids Engineer

Company: Qualis Corporation

Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (ON_SITE)

Date Posted: April 17, 2025

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This position provides senior leadership in active thermal design, analysis, and test support of the Human Landing System (HLS) to deliver American astronauts - the first woman and next man - on the Moon’s south pole.

Primary job functions include:

  • Producing independent analytical assessments
  • Developing and delivering reports and presentations
  • Regular collaboration with vendors and NASA personnel

Essential Functions

Work Environment: 

General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<5%).

Physical Requirements: 

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%).  Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (<10%).  

Equipment and Machines: 

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance: 

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions: 

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field is required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 14 years of experience, Masters with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience.

The Successful candidate shall have:

  • Experience in the design and analysis of aerospace Active Thermal Control Systems (ATCS)
  • HVAC experience preferably in aerospace
  • Proficiency with thermal test set up support
  • Experience in Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint or equivalent
  • Deep understanding knowledge of orbital thermal environment development 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with NASA standards and MSFC Specifications
  • Experience with leading engineering teams

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

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