Leidos · 3 weeks ago
Space Environment Lighting Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $157K/yr
10+ years expLeidos is a leading defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company. They are seeking a Space Environment Lighting Engineer to be part of the Human Factors and Habitability team supporting NASA missions. The role involves serving as a lighting expert, conducting evaluations, and optimizing lighting systems for various human-rated space vehicles and habitats.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a Lighting Subject Matter Expert (SME) for research, development, and verification of lighting systems for human-rated vehicles and habitats (ISS, Commercial Crew, Orion, and Artemis, including Pressurized Rover, Lunar Terrain Vehicles, Human Lander System, xEVA suits, and planetary surfaces)
Participate in planning and execution of human-in-the-loop evaluations of vehicles, habitats, and tools, with particular focus on lighting, vision, and imagery objectives
Collaborate with Lighting Lab colleagues to develop an official Lighting Lab position on requirements and standards that impact future space mission design
Perform physical testing of lamps and/or materials to determine key illumination parameters
Perform interior and exterior lighting analyses using CAD and lighting simulation software (Zemax and Radiance)
Recommend modifications of lighting standards and requirements for architectural systems and end-item light products to be current with latest research and technology developments
Stay current with the newest lighting, lighting control systems, and modeling technologies available to use in spacecraft architectures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in lighting and/or optical systems
Expertise in industry lighting standards, lamp specification datasheets, and lighting testing instrumentation
Proven ability to initiate and conduct physical testing of materials and lamps in laboratory or field settings
Demonstrated experience in developing lighting and lamp solutions tailored to unique system requirements
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in small teams
Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion with proprietary data, and capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
Engineering degree in architectural, electrical, or optical engineering, or a degree in physics or applied physics
Experience with spaceflight systems
Proficiency in simulation and modeling tools such as Zemax, Radiance, ALFA, or Rhino
Prior experience working with NASA
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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