Onsite Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Engineer — Security Clearance

Astrion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Engineer with an Electrostatics concentration for NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. You will lead charging analyses, develop electrostatic models, and validate designs to mitigate ESD risks.

Role involves collaboration with cross‑functional teams and adherence to NASA standards. The position requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in relevant work, and experience with electrostatic testing and EMI/EMC fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Materials and 5+ years of related experience.
• Ability to lead analyses of spacecraft charging, including surface/internal charging, differential potentials, plasma interactions, and discharge risks.
• Experience with electrostatic modeling for vehicle design, verification, and certification.
• Experience with laboratory and field electrostatic testing (high‑voltage discharge, plasma chamber testing, triboelectric measurements, ESD characterization).
• Familiarity with NASA STD 4003, NASA HDBK 4002, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-461.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft charging analyses for surface, internal, and differential charging, plasma interactions, and ESD risks.
• Develop and validate electrostatic models to support vehicle design, verification, and certification.
• Conduct electrostatic testing, including high-voltage discharge, plasma chamber, triboelectric, and ESD characterization tests.
• Evaluate materials, coatings, grounding, bonding, and shielding methods to reduce charging and ESD risks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with NASA standards and integrate electrostatic controls into vehicle designs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Phys

5+ years of related experience

Lead spacecraft charging analyses

Develop electrostatic models

Electrostatic testing experience

NASA MIL‑STD knowledge

RF fundamentals

Communication and teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Materials

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EMA-3D Charge

HFSS

LT-Spice

NASCAP

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

Job description

Astrion is seeking an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Engineer with an Electrostatics concentration for NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. You will lead charging analyses, develop electrostatic models, and validate designs to mitigate ESD risks.

Role involves collaboration with cross‑functional teams and adherence to NASA standards. The position requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in relevant work, and experience with electrostatic testing and EMI/EMC fundamentals.