Mclaurin Aerospace · 8 hours ago
Orbital Debris Engineer
Houston, TX, USA, 77058
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expMclaurin Aerospace is seeking an Orbital Debris Engineer to join their JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role involves evaluating spacecraft and rocket body Orbital Debris Assessment Reports, developing computer models for atmospheric reentry analysis, and collaborating with NASA's Orbital Debris Program Office.
AerospaceTest and Measurement
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
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required
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
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Company
Mclaurin Aerospace
Mclaurin Aerospace expertise in the development, certification and flight test of aerospace vehicles with end-to-end design and analysis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rhonda Mclaurin
President and CEO
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