Electrostatic and Surface Physics Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-10
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electronics Technician
Overview
Electrostatic and Surface Physics Engineer
ASTRION is seeking an on-site Electrostatic and Surface Physics Engineer to support the Electrostatic and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC). This role supports the development, fabrication, integration, and testing of electrostatic and surface physics technologies for lunar and planetary exploration applications.
Location:
Kennedy Space Center, FL.
Job Status:
Full-time.
Clearance: BI investigation.
Certification: N/A.
Travel:
Limited; as needed.
Must be US citizen.
Required Qualifications / Skills- Master’s degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering or physical science discipline.
- Experience in CAD modeling.
- Experience in engineering drafting for machine shops.
- Experience in manufacturing.
- PCB design and assembly.
- Physical testing experience (vacuum chambers, etc.).
- 3+ years of experience.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Expertise in plasma physics or plasma-based systems.
- Expertise with electrometers and precision electrical measurement systems.
- Experience with electrostatic systems, high-voltage systems, or dust mitigation technologies.
- Familiarity with vacuum systems, environmental testing, or embedded electronics.
- Experience supporting prototype or flight hardware development.
- Knowledge of surface physics, tribo-charging, or electrostatic discharge phenomena.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on developer focused on rapid design, build, and testing of ground-based and flight ready hardware. The successful candidate will immediately support ongoing and upcoming projects, including the Lunar Electrostatics and Dust Mitigation tool, CLPS-Electrometer, Tribo-charging Testing, the Infrastructure Pilot Excavator, Electro-Resin Spray System, and Electrodynamic Dust Shield Seals.
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