Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lunar Rover Thermal Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will:

• Distill best practices and draft guidelines for rover thermal development.
• Develop and analyze integrated thermal models for lunar surface applications.
• Participate in and support thermal model and document reviews.
• Evaluate passive thermal hardware solutions.
• Assist with requirement definition and verification to support development milestones.
• Conduct trade studies for thermal system approaches.
• Lead and support thermal testing efforts.
• Perform model correlation and validation using test data.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication with cross-functional management and engineering teams.
• Serve as deputy PTCS sub-system manager for EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) projects.

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering analysis experience related to thermal control systems.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, able to articulate conclusions and defend them when challenged.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Understanding of mission development phases and milestone requirements.
• Proven track record in conducting trade studies, model reviews, and correlation activities.
• Professional experience with thermal modeling for spacecraft, landers, or rovers.
• Hands-on familiarity with passive thermal hardware and associated selection criteria.
• System management experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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