Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Engineer

Astrion$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or physical science discipline.
  • Experience in granular mechanics and planetary science preferred.
  • Proficiency in software and robotics relevant to engineering.
  • Familiarity with LabView, PACT/MEERCAT software.
  • Ability to characterize lunar regolith simulant behavior under varied conditions.
  • Experience in developing testing apparatus for granular mechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Test robotic equipment in thermal, vacuum, and dusty environments.
  • Develop detailed test plans for various engineering projects.
  • Provide engineering solutions for testing in high vacuum.
  • Conduct testing of regolith and process the resulting data.
  • Report findings to project Principal Investigators and support peer-reviewed publication efforts.
  • Leverage experience in lunar surface systems research for NASA missions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with NASA.
  • Collaborative work environment within Swampworks at NASA-KSC.
  • Limited travel requirements, allowing for work-life balance.
  • Engagement in high-impact research and development activities.
Full Job Description
Overview

Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Engineer

LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: BI investigation

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Must be US citizen

 

ASTRION is seeking an on-site engineer to support the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations lab within Swampworks at NASA-KSC.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Space Systems or a closely related engineering or physical science discipline.
  • Experience in granular mechanics, geotechnical engineering, planetary science, or regolith/soil behavior strongly preferred.
  • Experience in software and robotics.
  • Experience in LabView, PACT/MEERCAT software.
  • Characterizing lunar regolith simulant behavior in ambient and vacuum conditions.
  • Developing granular mechanics testing apparatus.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

 

  • Experience working within KSC labs
  • Experience working with KSC lab procedures and regulations
  • Experience working with BP-1, LHS-1E, and ICN-LHT-1G and similar simulants
  • Experience with lunar regolith technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The successful applicant will perform testing of robotic equipment in a thermal, vacuum, dusty environment to meet the characterization and application testing needs of a broad range of technology development and risk reduction projects. The successful applicant shall develop test plans, provide engineering solutions for tests in high vacuum, conduct regolith other testing, data processing, and report findings to project Principal Investigators and support publication to peer reviewed journals. Applicants are expected to have significant experience in lunar surface system research including a strong understanding of granular mechanics fundaments and how characterization of lunar regolith is applied to NASA agency missions and objectives.

 

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