Aerodyne Industries LLC · 22 hours ago
ADV000CHB Orbital Debris Engineer (J)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. They are seeking an Orbital Debris Engineer to evaluate spacecraft and rocket body debris assessments, develop computer models, and support NASA's deep space exploration initiatives.
AerospaceCyber SecurityProject ManagementQuality AssuranceSoftware EngineeringWeb DesignWeb Development
No H1B
U.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
Aerodyne Industries LLC
Aerodyne Industries LLC is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Cape Canaveral, FL. Founded in 1968 by Dr.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
A
Andrew Allen
CEO
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