Overview

Astrion seeks undergraduate, graduate and PhD students for support to spaceflight engineering efforts at NASA Ames Research Center. The NASA Ames Engineering Directorate requires support to various projects and missions with mechanical, electrical and systems engineering. Candidates will support a variety of missions in various stages of the mission life-cycle including pre-phase A, mission and payload design, hardware testing and verification and development of requirements and documentation for spaceflight projects.

Engineering Directorate support employees will perform any or all of the below functions:

Assist projects with mechanical, electrical and/or systems engineering requirements for payload systems and subsystemsAssist projects with testing, verification and validation of flight hardwareAssist projects with developing requirements and documentation for flight missionsSupport mission design efforts with industry and trade studies and researchSupport ongoing lab activities for spaceflight projects including developing and maintaining procedures and associated documentation; performance of lab operational duties; maintenance and development of lab hardware and facilities

Successful candidates will:

Be enrolled and obtaining a BS, MS or PhD in an accredited engineering programPossess strong analytical thinking and problem solving skillsDemonstrate a strong technical aptitude for mechanical, electrical or systems engineering functionsPractice clear interpersonal communication; have an ability and desire to work collaboratively with mission team members from various fields and backgroundsPossess exceptional drive for mission success and a desire to support mission success through all tasks assignedPossess an ability to work in a dynamic, team-based environment with mission-critical deadlines and deliverables

Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols

 

Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.

 

PAY RANGE:Estimated $18.00 USD - $40.00 USD hourly. 

 

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