Orbital Debris Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

4h

About The Position

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for an Orbital Debris Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: Evaluate spacecraft and rocket body Orbital Debris Assessment Reports (ODARs) and end-of-mission plans (EOMPs) Develop, document, integrate, maintain and operate computer models such as the Object Reentry Survival Analysis Tool (ORSAT) Evaluate the survivability of spacecraft and rocket body components during atmospheric reentry using ORSAT and other computer models Maintain databases of yearly space launches and spacecraft and rocket body components Participate in experiments to improve models of the space debris environment and atmospheric reentry Work closely with JETS Orbital Debris Research & Science Operations (ODRSO) colleagues and NASA Orbital Debris Program Office (ODPO) customers Support and participate in technical interchange meetings Present work products to customers and counterparts (written & verbal) Perform other duties as required Qualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely-related field and 5 years relevant experience Experience with structural and thermal modeling Experience with a high level computer language Must meet eligibility requirements to receive and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely-related field and 5 years relevant experience
• Experience with structural and thermal modeling
• Experience with a high level computer language
• Must meet eligibility requirements to receive and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with spacecraft and/or rocket body hardware design and implementation
• Experience with C/C++, FORTRAN77/95, and Python
• Experience with applications, e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB
• Experience with material science
• Experience with laboratory testing
• Experience with high-speed aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstration of strong communication skills
• Demonstration of creativity, conception, vision, and personal initiative

Responsibilities

• Evaluate spacecraft and rocket body Orbital Debris Assessment Reports (ODARs) and end-of-mission plans (EOMPs)
• Develop, document, integrate, maintain and operate computer models such as the Object Reentry Survival Analysis Tool (ORSAT)
• Evaluate the survivability of spacecraft and rocket body components during atmospheric reentry using ORSAT and other computer models
• Maintain databases of yearly space launches and spacecraft and rocket body components
• Participate in experiments to improve models of the space debris environment and atmospheric reentry
• Work closely with JETS Orbital Debris Research & Science Operations (ODRSO) colleagues and NASA Orbital Debris Program Office (ODPO) customers
• Support and participate in technical interchange meetings
• Present work products to customers and counterparts (written & verbal)
• Perform other duties as required

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level