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Intuitive Machines LLC

Chemical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest ... The Chemical Engineer - Modeling & Simulation role is under the JETS II contract at NASA's Johnson ...

United States Digital Space LLC

$100 - $135/hr

S. government agencies including NASA, U.S. Space Force and others BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or other ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

$100 - $140/hr

S. government agencies including NASA and US Space Force BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or another ...

Standard Nuclear, Inc.

Chemical Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

Support day-to-day chemical manufacturing operations through process monitoring, troubleshooting ... Use data analysis and engineering judgment to recommend process changes and verify effectiveness

ODORZX INC.

Chemical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

As a Chemical Engineer at ODORZX INC., you will be responsible for developing and implementing ... Personal Days (After 1 Year) * Company Paid Holidays * Company Paid Car, Gas, Insurance * Company ...

X-Energy, LLC

Chemical Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

The position applies a chemical engineering background in nuclear applications, with particular ... Location 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg MD Work Site Expectations 4 days a week in office ...

ODORZX INC.

Chemical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

As a Chemical Engineer at ODORZX INC., you will be responsible for developing and implementing ... Personal Days (After 1 Year) * Company Paid Holidays * Company Paid Car, Gas, Insurance * Company ...

ODORZX INC.

Chemical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

As a Chemical Engineer at ODORZX INC., you will be responsible for developing and implementing ... Personal Days (After 1 Year) * Company Paid Holidays * Company Paid Car, Gas, Insurance * Company ...

ODORZX INC.

Chemical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

As a Chemical Engineer at ODORZX INC., you will be responsible for developing and implementing ... Personal Days (After 1 Year) * Company Paid Holidays * Company Paid Car, Gas, Insurance * Company ...

Techforce

CHEMICAL ENGINEER

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Day to day work will involve work with pumps, heat trace, high temperature oils, drum heaters, and ... S. Chemical Engineering or similar. Familiarity with computer software and especially excel and ...

Techforce

CHEMICAL ENGINEER

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Day to day work will involve work with pumps, heat trace, high temperature oils, drum heaters, and ... S. Chemical Engineering or similar. Familiarity with computer software and especially excel and ...

Chemours

Chemical Engineer

Parkersburg, WV · On-site

$86 - $134/hr

Chemical Engineer** to join our growing Manufacturing Technology team. This position will be ... This will entail involvement in day-to-day troubleshooting in the plant, as well as support for ...

The Chemours Company

Chemical Engineer

Parkersburg, WV · On-site

This will entail involvement in day-to-day troubleshooting in the plant, as well as support for ... Act as a Chemical Engineering resource * Recommend and implement solutions to drive continuous ...

The Chemours Company

Chemical Engineer

Parkersburg, WV · On-site

This will entail involvement in day-to-day troubleshooting in the plant, as well as support for ... Act as a Chemical Engineering resource * Recommend and implement solutions to drive continuous ...

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AspectDay Nasa Chemical EngineerDay Nasa Mechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Chemical Engineering, possibly PE licenseBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, possibly PE license
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, chemical processing facilities, spacecraft systemsManufacturing plants, aerospace systems, testing facilities
Industry UsageSpacecraft fuel systems, chemical propulsion, life supportThermal systems, structural components, propulsion hardware

Both roles require engineering degrees and similar certifications, but Chemical Engineers focus on chemical processes and materials, while Mechanical Engineers work on mechanical systems and hardware. In NASA projects, Chemical Engineers handle fuel and chemical systems, whereas Mechanical Engineers design physical components. The roles often collaborate but specialize in different technical areas.

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NASA employs chemical engineers in various roles related to propulsion, materials, and environmental systems. Candidates typically need a relevant degree, strong technical skills, and security clearances, with experience in research, design, or testing environments. Chemical engineers at NASA work on projects that support space exploration and scientific missions.

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Chemical Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

Intuitive Machines LLC
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

About Intuitive Machines:

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety


About the Position: The Chemical Engineer - Modeling & Simulation role is under the JETS II contract at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the advanced environmental control and life support systems analysis group.
  • Simulate and evaluate performance of life support systems for future NASA vehicles and habitats including the Orion spacecraft and vehicles capable of lunar or Mars missions.
  • Correlate water and air process simulation models to test results.
  • Model physical and chemical processes and size equipment performing life support functions for long duration space flights.
  • Evaluate and refine requirements for life support equipment that will support future missions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Capable of developing simulation models of air and water purification processes at varying levels of fidelity ranging from detailed, first-principal models to more descriptive lumped-parameter models.
  • Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to use data to draw conclusions and support the conclusions when challenged.
  • Excellent team communication and presentation skills

Requisition Preferences: 

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
  • Aspen software experience.
  •  Experience with dynamic chemical process simulation.
  • Programming knowledge in one or more of the following: MATLAB, Simulink, Python, FORTRAN, C, Visual Basic.
  • Experience with chemical processes associated with NASA life support systems.

  • Why Join Our Team?I
    • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
    • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency ( Mnium 3 year) 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.


US EEO Statement:

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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