Subject Matter Expert for Spectroscopic Analysis Techniques

Job Description:

AMA is looking for a talented and experienced part-time Spectroscopic Analysis Techniques Engineer to join our team in Hampton, VA in support of NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate supporting innovative research using spectroscopic analysis techniques to improve the understanding of flow fields and validating computational models to predict Entry, Descent and Landings, specifically for Mars entry and Earth return. Spectroscopic methods will be developed to provide flow visualization, measure temperature, and velocity in reacting and non-reacting flow environments. The outcome of the research will be used to validate computation codes and will be presented through conferences and journal articles.

This is an on-site, part time position located in Hampton, VA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of spectroscopic measurement techniques to study high speed flows.
• Support the use of laser spectroscopic measurement techniques to measure velocity and density using in arc jets and wind tunnels
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership in spectroscopic analysis techniques for early career engineers
• Attendance and participation in group meetings and branch meetings including providing presentations, briefings, and reports.
• Development of conference papers and journal articles

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or equivalent
• 10+ years experience, professionally recognized spectroscopic expertise
• Very strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience building laser-based measurements systems for gaseous flow fields
• Experience with high spectral resolution laser systems and detection systems
• Experience with spectroscopic measurements in high speed flows
• Understanding and experience with high enthalpy / hypersonic flow facilities operations
• Ability to effectively communicate scientific results, demonstrated through publication record

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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