Chemical Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Oceaneering International, Inc.
Houston, US
On-site

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Chemical Engineer - Modeling & Simulation and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Chemical and Fluid Systems Analysis section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Chemical Engineer - Modeling & Simulation, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of two (2) years of experience. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

  • *International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available**

Responsibilities

As a Chemical Engineer - Modeling & Simulation you will:

  • 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.
  • Perform other tasks assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Capable of developing simulation models of air and water purification processes at varying levels of fidelity ranging from detailed, first-principle 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 presentation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in a team environment.
  • Requires a bachelor degree in engineering in the field or in a related area.

Preferred

  • 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
  • Masters of Ph.D in Chemical Engineering.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is 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.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions

Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Aspen softwareMatlabSimulinkPythonFortranCVisual basicCommunicationTeamworkChemical engineeringNasaSpace exploration

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

junior

Posted

4/25/2026

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