Spacecraft Electrostatics & EM Effects Engineer

Astrion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion invites a seasoned Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Engineer to join our Engineering Division at NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX. This onsite role focuses on spacecraft charging, surface potentials, and ESD mitigation for deep-space missions.

The E3 engineer will develop electrostatic models, lead laboratory tests, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with NASA standards and vehicle design certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5–10 years of related experience.
• Ability to lead spacecraft charging analyses and assess risks.
• Experience with electrostatic modeling for vehicle design.
• Knowledge of NASA MIL standards and EMI/EMC basics.
• Experience with high-voltage discharge and plasma testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft charging analyses for surface and differential charging.
• Develop and validate electrostatic models for vehicle design.
• Conduct electrostatic testing (ESD, plasma, HV discharge).
• Evaluate materials, grounding, bonding, shielding to reduce risks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet NASA standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Spacecraft charging

Electrostatic modeling

ESD testing

NASA standards

RF fundamentals

EMI/EMC basics

Laboratory equipment

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's in Physics or Materials

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EMA-3D Charge

HFSS

LT-Spice

NASCAP

Job description

Astrion invites a seasoned Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Engineer to join our Engineering Division at NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX. This onsite role focuses on spacecraft charging, surface potentials, and ESD mitigation for deep-space missions.

The E3 engineer will develop electrostatic models, lead laboratory tests, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with NASA standards and vehicle design certifications.