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Bastion Technologies · 18 hours ago

Orbital Debris Engineer

Bastion Technologies is a company focused on providing career opportunities with competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. They are seeking an Orbital Debris Engineer to support their space program in Houston, TX, responsible for evaluating spacecraft debris assessments, developing computer models, and collaborating with industry colleagues.

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityRisk Management
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

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)
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Space industry experienceStructural modelingThermal modelingHigh-level programmingC/C++FORTRAN77/95PythonLabVIEWMATLABMaterial scienceLaboratory testingHigh-speed aerodynamicsAerothermodynamicsInterdisciplinary teamworkCommunication skillsCreativityPersonal initiative

Required

This position requires a Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain one; must be a US citizen
This position requires space industry or DoD work experience
Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of
Must have 2+ years of recent and related work experience
Experience with structural and thermal modeling
Experience with a high-level computer language
Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS
All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers
Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives
Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements
Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical

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

Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
AD&D
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Retirement 401k
Vacation
Sick pay
Holidays
Flexible work schedules (when available)
Professional training and development

Company

Bastion Technologies

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Bastion is a leading cybersecurity software company dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) stay secure in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$2.8M
2023-04-27Seed· $2.8M
2023-01-06Undisclosed
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