Barrios Technology · 19 hours ago
Space Environment Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expBarrios Technology is a woman-owned and operated small business dedicated to supporting human space exploration and innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs. They are seeking a Space Environment Engineer to provide support for multiple NASA programs, including Gateway and Axiom Station, focusing on systems engineering, analyzing environmental hazards, and developing models for contamination and radiation effects.
AerospaceSoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide support as a space environments engineer for multiple NASA programs including Gateway and Axiom Station
Provide systems engineering support with space environments requirements and verification activities, working in concert with NASA civil servants and designated contractors
Evaluate induced environmental hazards between space station elements and visiting vehicles
Conduct systems engineering trade studies in the form of modeling/analysis activities to identify potential contamination risks and mitigations strategies
Develop and update semi-empirical and theoretical models
Analyze/model molecular contamination and transport of contaminants from contamination sources (such as materials outgassing, vacuum venting, and chemical thruster plumes) onto external surfaces
Analyze/model plasma effects and spacecraft charging
Analyze/model radiation transport and effects to materials
Assess compatibility of spacecraft hardware with natural and induced space environment
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
3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.)
Experience with CAD and 3D modeling software (Creo, SolidWorks, etc.)
Experience with meshing and/or finite element analysis software (Femap, NX Advanced Simulation, Ansys, Thermal Desktop, HyperWorks, etc.)
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in Computer Programming
Strong analytical and computational skills (CFD and thermal analysis skills/experience are transferable)
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary field
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy
Work may involve sitting for extended periods
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical
Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Nuclear), Physics or Chemistry
M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering
5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.)
GPA 3.0 or higher
Experience with coding in Fortran, Python, C++, or MATLAB
Experience with hydrocode (LS Dyna)
Experience with Linux operating system and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters
Knowledge of natural and induced Space Environments (Cislunar - Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geostationary Orbit (GEO), and High Earth Orbit (HEO))
Knowledge of GCR, solar wind/ plasma, CMEs/SEPs, solar irradiance, micrometeoroid, and cislunar gravity models and definitions
Experience with developing software to implement analytical models
Experience with materials outgassing, molecular transport, thin film deposition, optical property degradation, molecular gas dynamics, and/or multi-phase flows
Experience with hypergolic and Hall Effect thrusters' operation as well as associated plume characteristics
Experience with plasma charging analyses, ionizing radiation analyses, and/or related tools (NASCAP, SPIS, IRI, AE9/AP9, CREME96, SHIELDOSE, ESP/PHYCHIC, SPENVIS, MCNP, etc.)
Experience with external contamination/molecular deposition analysis codes and/or tools (e.g., Tecplot, NX, HyperWorks, Para View, MATLAB, LS Dyna, etc.)
Experience with the Gateway Program, other NASA programs, and/or other space projects
Experience with the LINUX operating system
Company
Barrios Technology
Barrios Technology is a small business provided a full spectrum of engineering, operations and related technology services in aerospace.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sandy Johnson
Retired from CEO role
Kelly Page
President
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