Analytical Mechanics Associates · 21 hours ago
Aerospace Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
1+ years expAnalytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is accepting applications for a full-time position at NASA Ames Research Center. The role involves developing physics-based probabilistic risk models and simulations for asteroid threat assessment and supporting engineering risk assessment projects.
Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing and applying asteroid impact risk models and physics-based models (atmospheric entry, fragmentation, damage, and orbital propagation)
Developing and maintaining risk model codes including architecture and algorithm development, porting models between codes, code documentation, and version control
Running large probabilistic simulations on supercomputing environments
Performing asteroid risk assessment studies, research, and analysis work to advance asteroid threat assessment capabilities
Model development involving numerical simulation results, code comparisons, parametric studies, fitting analytical/statistical models, and training machine learning/deep learning models
Researching new subjects in existing literature and data sources to develop new modeling approaches and solve complex problems
Producing high-quality publications, presentations, and reports of key studies and results
Collaboration with NASA scientists and engineers on planetary defense and risk assessment technologies
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. in physical sciences, engineering, math, or computing discipline (aerospace engineering, aeronautics/astronautics, astrophysics, physics, astronomy, computer science, mathematics, or related fields)
At least 1-2 years of experience related to risk assessment, physics modeling, asteroids, data analysis, and/or system engineering
At least 1-2 years of experience with programming and analysis in C++, Python, MATLAB, and/or similar codes
Strong programming, physics modeling, and data analysis skills
Self-motivated with ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of an integrated team
Initiative and aptitude to independently research, learn, and expand upon new subjects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to project requirements
Preferred
Demonstrated expertise in probabilistic risk assessment methodologies
Knowledge of atmospheric entry modeling and aerodynamics
Experience with impact hazard modeling and numerical simulation
Hands-on experience with statistics and data visualization techniques
Knowledge of machine learning and deep learning applications
Experience with supercomputing systems and high-performance computing environments
Familiarity with space system design and system engineering principles
Benefits
Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave
Salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting
Tuition reimbursement
Short/long term disability plans
A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Company
Analytical Mechanics Associates
Since 1962, AMA has worked with government and commercial organizations solving tough engineering, math, and business problems.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Abrams
Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Greer
HR Business Partner
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