Senior Electric Propulsion Scientist
Core
Designing and executing experiments to study electric propulsion and low-temperature plasma space technologies, including resolving flight anomalies and characterizing commercial devices.
Role type
Senior IC electric propulsion scientist (physics)
Builds
Experimental data and research insights for national security space systems
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Propulsion / Plasma Physics
Required skills
electric propulsion systems, low-temperature plasma science, vacuum technology, cryogenics, electrostatic discharge (ESD), plasma-material interaction, systems engineering, government program office coordination
Preferred skills
ESD testing, plasma-material interaction research, EMI/EMC testing of flight hardware, flight EP systems experience, participation in EP/plasma science professional associations
Technologies
EP3 chamber, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems
Responsibilities
Designing and executing experiments to resolve flight anomalies and characterize commercial EP devices; directing the execution of experimental efforts by guiding junior technical staff; interfacing with program office customers to coordinate efforts and present results; proposing and managing internal research projects; mentoring junior staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship
