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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
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
What we offer:
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule