Amentum · 1 week ago
Orbital Debris Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAmentum is a leading engineering solutions provider working with NASA on deep space exploration. They are seeking an Orbital Debris Engineer to evaluate spacecraft and rocket body debris assessments, develop and maintain computer models, and collaborate with NASA's Orbital Debris Program Office.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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