Amentum Space Exploration Division
Planetary Scientist - ADV000B4B
Amentum Space Exploration Division, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35806
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Position Description: As a Planetary Scientist, the selected candidate will support the Terrestrial and Planetary Environments Team within the Natural Environments Branch (EV44) at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The selected candidate will support various space vehicle projects in a variety of planetary environments related discipline areas including global circulation modeling, atmospheric properties (density, pressure, chemical composition, and winds), dust characteristics, and topography. The selected candidate will analyze the influence of these planetary environments on space vehicle activities. This position is contingent on our NASA customer receiving funding for support during Fiscal Year 2026 and has a start date no earlier than October 4, 2025. Duties will include the following: Perform analysis and deliver reports describing how natural planetary environment data will be applied to the design, development, and operation of various vehicle programs in the discipline area of flight vehicle performance. Perform analysis of mission availability due to natural environments using in-house and self-developed tools. Participate in design and safety reviews related to planetary environments. Provide engineering support to planetary Global Reference Atmospheric Model (GRAM) development.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Planetary Science or Atmospheric Sciences, or an MS in Planetary Science or Atmospheric Sciences with at least two (2) additional years of experience in characterizing planetary environments. Required: Experience with data analysis, including but not limited calculating occurrence probabilities of specified criteria using multiple input sources. Possess knowledge of planetary environments, especially as related to engineering applications. Expertise in one or more computer languages. In-house tools are written in Python, IDL, C++, and Fortran. The ability to be proactive and complete tasks with minimal direction, to be flexible in easily transitioning between work assignments, and to write effectively without assistance.
Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace. ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations! For more information on why Huntsville is known as one of the smartest cities in the nation, check out these websites: / / /
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With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) well support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling lifeat work and at home.
Position Description: As a Planetary Scientist, the selected candidate will support the Terrestrial and Planetary Environments Team within the Natural Environments Branch (EV44) at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The selected candidate will support various space vehicle projects in a variety of planetary environments related discipline areas including global circulation modeling, atmospheric properties (density, pressure, chemical composition, and winds), dust characteristics, and topography. The selected candidate will analyze the influence of these planetary environments on space vehicle activities. This position is contingent on our NASA customer receiving funding for support during Fiscal Year 2026 and has a start date no earlier than October 4, 2025. Duties will include the following: Perform analysis and deliver reports describing how natural planetary environment data will be applied to the design, development, and operation of various vehicle programs in the discipline area of flight vehicle performance. Perform analysis of mission availability due to natural environments using in-house and self-developed tools. Participate in design and safety reviews related to planetary environments. Provide engineering support to planetary Global Reference Atmospheric Model (GRAM) development.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Planetary Science or Atmospheric Sciences, or an MS in Planetary Science or Atmospheric Sciences with at least two (2) additional years of experience in characterizing planetary environments. Required: Experience with data analysis, including but not limited calculating occurrence probabilities of specified criteria using multiple input sources. Possess knowledge of planetary environments, especially as related to engineering applications. Expertise in one or more computer languages. In-house tools are written in Python, IDL, C++, and Fortran. The ability to be proactive and complete tasks with minimal direction, to be flexible in easily transitioning between work assignments, and to write effectively without assistance.
Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace. ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations! For more information on why Huntsville is known as one of the smartest cities in the nation, check out these websites: / / /
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To review career opportunities and to submit your resume for the Amentum Space Exploration Division in Huntsville, AL, visit /. Select ASED Career Opportunities to reach our jobs o Search & choose Job by title o Upload your resume to apply online o Sign-in / Register your profile / Set up Job Alerts