Senior Orbital Debris Modeling Engineer (BT-24187)

The Senior Orbital Debris Modeling Engineer will support the JETS II contract in Houston, Texas. This senior level role will serve as a principal debris research engineer/scientist, spanning measurements, modeling, and mitigation of the environment. The successful applicant shall provide scientific insight and leadership within NASA's effort to understand the orbital debris environment and develop measures to control debris growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, document, maintain, and operate software models and databases of the orbital debris environment.
• Provide data analysis for measurement data in direct support of orbital debris/space object engineering models.
• Work closely with JETS-2 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Must have 10 years of recent and related work experience.
• Scientific and technical leadership.
• Experience developing and implementing mathematical modeling methods and algorithms, including developing empirical models.
• Experience with high-level programming and analysis languages.
• Experience developing, verifying, and validating computer models and simulations.
• Demonstration of creativity, conception, vision, and personal initiative.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to receive and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

DESIRED:

• A Ph.D. in the relevant disciplines identified in requirements.
• Proficiency in Fortran, MATLAB, and/or Python.
• Experience with orbital mechanics in near-Earth or other environments.
• Experience with large-scale orbital evolution simulations, including Monte Carlo simulation.
• Experience analyzing orbital debris measurement data.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data reduction, including Bayesian statistical inference.
• Experience with software development and maintenance, including code testing and optimization.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.
• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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