Space Environments Engineer, Micro Meteor/Orbital Debris (MMOD)

ARES Corporation seeks and Space Environments Engineer with experience conducting Micro Meteor and Orbital Debris (MMOD) risk assessments using Bumper software. The candidate will join ARES’ space consulting group with the potential to be a full-time or part-time employee.

This position has the potential to be fully remote, with occasional client site visits, for well qualified candidates.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate spacecraft design, operation and applicable environments for susceptibilities to MMOD impacts.
• Evaluate the shielding and material properties for critical hardware and apply appropriate ballistic limit equations.
• Analysis must be conducted using NASA’s Bumper MMOD software.
• Evaluate Bumper outputs and communicate to engineering teams.
• Mentor and conduct Bumper training for other engineers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have Bumper software expertise.
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills for system evaluation.
• Strong communication skills to work with management and customers.
• Strong time management and organization skills, with the capability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dedication to achieving outstanding customer results.
• Ability to learn systems and processes quickly in order to begin leading tasks.

Required Education/Experience:

• BS/BA degree in engineering, math, or science with 4 years or more professional experience in engineering or related technical field.

 ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with in E-Verify.

ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).  These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.   Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.