Orbital Debris Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Orbital Debris Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX
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• 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

• 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.

• Experience with spacecraft and/or rocket body hardware design and implementation
• Experience with C/C++, FORTRAN
  77/95, 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

• 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)

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.