Job description

The Assistant Development Engineer functions as part of the Experimental Space Physics group in the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences. The incumbent will assist in the design and development of spacecraft hardware and innovative instrumentation for space missions and ground-based platforms, specifically particle detectors and magnetometers for upcoming CubeSat missions. A strong mechanical design and machining background is required; must be able to manage system resource budgets (mainly masses, power, thermal, and data/comm), run simulations, and prepare documentation for the hardware to be flown in space.

Under the supervision of the Principal Development Engineer and instrument engineers, the incumbent will develop requirements for the spacecraft and instrument payloads, as well as assist with research and writing for novel sensor/mission funding proposals and related technical publications. During instrument assembly and testing, assist in verifying the requirements, write non-conformance reports and verify their closure. Where applicable, participate in future spacecraft integration and support of on-orbit missions. Must demonstrate professionalism and competence in a small team environment, exhibiting versatility, independence, follow-through, team-spirit and willingness to diversify quickly.

Percentage of Time:
100

Shift Start:
8:00 am

Shift End:
5:00 pm

Qualifications for Position

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Qualifications

Required/Preferred

1. BS degree in Engineering or Engineering Fields, Physics or Math, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required

2. Formal and technical writing ability, and effective oral communication to present at design reviews.

Required

3. Understanding of aerospace design and test methods, component de-rating and appropriate selection based on project requirements.

Required

4. Understanding of requirements flow down.

Required

5. Understanding of spacecraft systems resource budgets.

Required

6. Working knowledge of SolidWorks, CAMWorks or equivalent 3D mechanical design tools.

Required

7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required

8. Attention to detail and ability to translate scientific project requirements into robust engineering solutions.

Required

9. Willingness to learn new techniques on-the-fly and be resourceful in solving interdisciplinary engineering challenges.

Required

10. Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision.

Required

11. Interpersonal skill to work and communicate effectively with others

Required

12. Working knowledge of Thermal Desktop software.

Preferred

13. Experience with manual mill/lathe and CNC machining.

Preferred

14. Experience with spacecraft integration and testing.

Preferred

15. Experience with thermal vacuum operation and troubleshooting.

Preferred

16. Knowledge of NASA Practices and Standards for flight hardware.

Preferred

17. Working knowledge of dynamics simulations.

Preferred

18. Familiarity with YouTrack and Nextcloud for process.

Preferred

19. Understanding of fluxgate/search coil magnetometer performance and accommodation.

Preferred

20. Experience with UHF/VHF radio antennas and their operation and maintenance.

Preferred

21. Ability to maintain on-time work hours and regular schedule.

Required

Additional Posting Information

Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered

Application Deadline:
03-05-2023

External Posting Date:

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