JOB ID: 4481

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Materials Process group is seeking an entry-level scientist/engineer to support a variety of tasks in support of thermal vacuum chamber operations and flight hardware handling. SDL’s thermal vacuum chamber group is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 27 space simulation thermal vacuum chambers ranging from 12cm diameter up to 3.8m diameter.
The applicant should have the ability to work well in a research laboratory environment and manage various hands-on technical problems.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in a STEM discipline
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Able to learn quickly on the job and apply learned skills to daily tasks
• Knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Able to read and interpret technical schematics, drawings, and diagrams
• Attention to detail, especially in a laboratory setting
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearanc

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high vacuum equipment and best practices
• Chemistry laboratory experience
• Familiarity with the space environmen

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Must be able and willing to lift 50 lb

• Test coordination, planning, and execution - including extensively working with program engineers and determining appropriate test configurations, integration of flight hardware into chambers, and operation of the chambers
• Data analysis, creation and revision of technical documentation, including space simulation test plans, vacuum chamber operating procedures, maintenance plans, technical test reports, traveler entries, calibration certificates and equipment maintenance records
• Performing real time outgassing diagnostics of flight hardware under vacuum, including operation of Quartz Crystal Microbalances and Residual Gas Analyzers
• Coordination and planning of vacuum bakeouts of high outgassing components and materials, including development of processing guidelines for new materials to be used in flight hardware
• Maintenance of high vacuum pumps and space simulation chambers
• Support of 24/7 shift work when chambers are operating
• Performing special materials processes such as precision cleaning of sensitive parts

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in a STEM discipline
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Able to learn quickly on the job and apply learned skills to daily tasks
• Knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Able to read and interpret technical schematics, drawings, and diagrams
• Attention to detail, especially in a laboratory setting
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high vacuum equipment and best practices
• Chemistry laboratory experience
• Familiarity with the space environment

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Must be able and willing to lift 50 lbs

Salary Range:

• Level One: $67,500-$92,000
• 0-5 years of experience with a BS OR
• 0-3 years of experience with an MS
• Level Two: $90,000-$116,000
• 5-10 years of experience with a BS OR
• 3-8 years of experience with an MS

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