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ORAU · 3 weeks ago

Computational design for spacecraft applications

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which offers unique research opportunities to talented scientists. The role focuses on developing computational design tools for spacecraft applications, leveraging topology optimization and lattice structures, while conducting independent scientific research and publishing findings.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct basic science research focused on the development of computational design tools for spacecraft applications, specifically leveraging topology optimization and lattice structures

Lead independent scientific research to develop new and innovative approaches to spacecraft design

Perform and publish peer-reviewed research, as well as file relevant intellectual property

Qualification

Computational designTopology optimizationLattice structuresNumerical optimizationStructural mechanics

Required

Recent PhD in a relevant field such as structural mechanics, heat transfer, numerical optimization, topology optimization, or lattice design

Research proposal

Three letters of recommendation

Official doctoral transcript documents

Eligibility as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status, or Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status

Degree: Doctoral Degree

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

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