Space Simulation Engineer
Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Materials Process group is seeking an entry-level Scientist/Engineer to support a variety of tasks in support of thermal vacuum chamber operations and flight hardware handling. SDL’s thermal vacuum chamber group is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 27 space simulation thermal vacuum chambers ranging from 12cm diameter up to 3.8m diameter. The selected candidate should have the ability to work well in a research laboratory environment and manage various hands-on technical problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly on the job and apply learned skills to daily tasks
- Knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, drawings, and diagrams
- Attention to detail, especially in a laboratory setting
- Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high vacuum equipment and best practices
- Chemistry laboratory experience
- Familiarity with the space environment
Responsibilities
- Tests coordination, planning, and execution - including extensively working with program engineers and determining appropriate test configurations, integration of flight hardware into chambers, and operation of the chambers
- Performs data analysis, creation and revision of technical documentation, including space simulation test plans, vacuum chamber operating procedures, maintenance plans, technical test reports, traveler entries, calibration certificates, and equipment maintenance records
- Performs real time outgassing diagnostics of flight hardware under vacuum, including operation of Quartz Crystal Microbalances and Residual Gas Analyzers
- Coordinates and plans of vacuum bakeouts of high outgassing components and materials, including development of processing guidelines for new materials to be used in flight hardware
- Performs maintenance of high vacuum pumps and space simulation chambers
- Supports 24/7 shift work when chambers are operating when required
- Performs special materials processes such as precision cleaning of sensitive parts
Benefits
- competitive salaries
- comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
