Space Environments Engineer

2 days ago

Moosomin, Canada ISTITUTO MARANGONI Full time
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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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Space Environments Engineerto join the team

** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **

The JETS Space Environments team is seeking a Space Environments Engineer to provide systems engineering and multidisciplinary technical analysis/modeling support to the Gateway Program.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to the Gateway Program in the definition of natural and induced space environments
  • Provide systems engineering support to the Gateway Program in space environments requirements and verification activities, working in concert with NASA civil servants and designated contractors
  • Evaluate induced environmental hazards between elements or vehicles as the Gateway stack expands over a 15-year period
  • Conduct systems engineering trade studies to identify potential risks and mitigations
  • Develop and update semi-empirical and theoretical models
  • Analyze/model molecular contamination and transport of contaminants from materials outgassing lunar dust, vacuum venting and rocket engine thruster plumes onto Gateway
  • Analyze optical property impacts from molecular contamination with exposure to the orbital environment (ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, and atomic oxygen)
  • Analyze/model plasma effects and spacecraft charging
  • Analyze/model radiation transport and effects on Gateway hardware
  • Assess compatibility of spacecraft hardware with natural and induced space environments
  • Perform other duties as required
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Requisition 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.

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
  • 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.)
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience in Computer Programing
  • Strong analytical and computational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary field
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Requisition Preferences:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Nuclear), Physics or Chemistry
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering
  • 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.)
  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • Knowledge of natural and induced Space Environments (Cislunar – Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geostationary Orbit (GEO), and High Earth Orbit (HEO)
  • Knowledge of GCR, solar wind/ plasma, CMEs/SEPs, solar irradiance, micrometeoroid, and cislunar gravity models and definitions
  • Knowledge of lunar dust characteristics and effects
  • Experience with developing software to implement analytical models
  • Experience with materials outgassing, molecular transport, thin film deposition, optical property degradation, molecular gas dynamics, and/or multi-phase flows
  • Experience with hypergolic and Hall Effect thrusters' operation as well as associated plume characteristics
  • Experience with plasma charging analyses, ionizing radiation analyses, and/or related tools (NASCAP, SPIS, IRI, AE9/AP9, CREME96, SHIELDOSE, ESP/PHYCHIC, etc)
  • Experience with external contamination/molecular deposition analysis codes and/or tools (e.g, Tecplot, NX, HyperWorks, ParaView, Matlab, LS Dyna, etc.)
  • Experience with the Gateway Program, other NASA programs, and/or other space projects
  • Experience with the LINUX operating system

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you

See What We Do

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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
  • Much, much more

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visitwww.wehavespaceforyou.com

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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