Space Environment Engineer

Be the Difference

Ready to shape the future of space exploration?
If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of human knowledge, working on missions that unlock the secrets of the universe, and being part of a vibrant, diverse team making a real difference-you're in the right place.

Astrion have an exciting opportunity for a Space Environment Engineer to join our team through HX5, one of our valued partner companies.

We are looking for curious, creative minds who thrive on solving complex challenges and want their work to have a lasting impact. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with top engineers, scientists, and visionaries supporting NASA's most ambitious deep space initiatives.

As a Space Environment Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting multiple high-profile NASA programs, including Gateway and Axiom Station. Your expertise will help ensure mission success in the demanding environments of space.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting systems engineering efforts tied to space environments requirements and verification.

• Collaborating with NASA engineers and contractors on risk evaluation and mitigation strategies.

• Performing trade studies to analyze environmental hazards like contamination and radiation.

• Developing and refining analytical and semi-empirical models.

• Modeling the transport of contaminants from sources such as outgassing or thruster plumes.

• Analyzing effects from plasma interactions, spacecraft charging, and radiation exposure.

• Assessing spacecraft hardware compatibility with both natural and induced space environments.

• Contributing to a wide range of additional tasks supporting NASA's evolving needs.

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience (advanced degrees welcome).

• Solid background in CAD, 3D modeling, and FEA tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, Ansys, NX, Femap).

• Strong analytical and programming skills (Fortran, Python, MATLAB, C++).

• Familiarity with space environmental modeling and a passion for problem-solving.

• Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude.

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a multidisciplinary team.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.

• 5+ years of experience in space environments or aerospace systems.

• Knowledge of orbital environments (LEO, GEO, NRHO, HEO) and related space weather phenomena.

• Experience with contamination modeling, radiation analysis, and plasma charging tools.

• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC), Linux systems, and hydrocode tools (e.g., LS Dyna).

• Direct experience with NASA programs or other space-related projects is a major plus.

At Astrion, we're more than just engineers-we're explorers. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Career growth opportunities and meaningful work that contributes to the future of space.

• A 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) to help you balance work and life.

• Access to onsite amenities like a cafeteria for breakfast and lunch.

• A culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and impact.

Important Notes:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency may be required.

• All candidates must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

• Management may select candidates at any level for which the position is advertised.