Position ID: ADV0008IT
Posting Date: April 2, 2024
Location: Houston, TX
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 temporary Orbital Debris Radar Science Analyst to join our JETS II contract team at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
This is a temporary role not to exceed 12 weeks.
This position will work on the JETS-II Orbital Debris Radar Team providing support in the analysis of radar detections of orbiting space debris. NASA uses debris data collected by both the Haystack Ultrawideband Satellite Imaging Radar (HUSIR) and Goldstone Orbital Debris Radar to detect orbiting space debris. This temporary role will help contribute to NASA’s on-going efforts to interpret and use radar detection data of orbiting debris, which is a key source of information for the models and publications NASA releases to the world for use by space agencies and the public to understand how the debris environment is evolving, predict risk to space-based resources and help to limit further debris events in the future.
Responsibilities– Develop charts and analyses in radar data reduction and analysis of detected debris
– Work closely with JETS-II Orbital Debris Research & Science Operations (ODRSO) colleagues and NASA Orbital Debris Program Office (ODPO) customers
– Present work products to customers and counterparts (written & verbal)
– Support and participate in technical interchange meetings
– Perform other duties as required
Qualifications– Experience in radar software signal and data processing
– Experience with orbital mechanics
– Experience with modern computer languages such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++ or Fortran
– Experience with MATLAB Antenna Toolbox
Requirements– Must be a recent graduate of an ABET accredited science, engineering or engineering technology degree program
– Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
– Experience in analyzing data and determining trends and uncertainties
– Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required
– Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management
– Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
– Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and if applicable, a list of relevant publications and research using the contact form below.
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.