Job Posting: Electrostatic and Surface Physics Engineer
LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, FL
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: BI investigation
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: Limited; as needed
Must be US citizen
ASTRION is seeking an on-site Electrostatic and Surface Physics Engineer to support the Electrostatic and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC). This role supports the development, fabrication, integration, and testing of electrostatic and surface physics technologies for lunar and planetary exploration applications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience designing, building, troubleshooting, and testing hardware in laboratory and prototype development environments. This position requires strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
- Master’s degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering or physical science discipline.
- Experience in CAD modeling.
- Experience in engineering drafting for machine shops.
- Experience in manufacturing PCB design and assembly
- Physical testing experience (vacuum chambers, etc.)
- 3+ years of experience
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
- Expertise in plasma physics or plasma-based systems
- Expertise with electrometers and precision electrical measurement systems
- Experience with electrostatic systems, high-voltage systems, or dust mitigation technologies
- Familiarity with vacuum systems, environmental testing, or embedded electronics
- Experience supporting prototype or flight hardware development
- Knowledge of surface physics, tribo-charging, or electrostatic discharge phenomena
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be a hands-on developer focused on rapid design, build, and testing of ground-based and flight ready hardware. The successful candidate will immediately support ongoing and upcoming projects, including the Lunar Electrostatics and Dust Mitigation tool, CLPS-Electrometer, Tribo-charging Testing, the Infrastructure Pilot Excavator, Electro-Resin Spray System, and Electrodynamic Dust Shield Seals.
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