Mclaurin Aerospace
Battery Subject Matter Expert for Space Exploration Application
Mclaurin Aerospace, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a diverse team to make a difference? We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people around the globe. Join us on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a
Battery Subject Matter Expert for Space Exploration Application
to join our JETS II contract team at
NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . Responsibilities
Perform and guide engineering efforts to understand the cell chemistry and power potential of novel and high capacity batteries. Conduct research and development of novel battery cells and package cells according to the unique needs of multiple NASA programs. Produce flight‑certified battery cells. Perform fundamental first principles type modeling of battery cells for use in digital twins and enhanced testing procedures. Address battery robustness and lifecycle, including destructive failure testing, understanding thermal runaway scenarios and mitigations, and safety verifications in accordance with NASA standards for manned and Criticality 1 spaceflight. Assist in day‑to‑day activities including internal NASA JSC task and work package planning, technical evaluations, hardware development and verification, and reviewing and providing input related to products and documentation to partners and programs. Work to provide solutions to problems that arise during hardware development and on‑orbit operation phases, identify anomalies, and provide engineering recommendations for resolution. Participate in integration of NASA battery systems, including technical reviews, operation plans, review of contractor data to close technical requirements, including waivers and exceptions. Provide guidance supporting a broad range of inter‑disciplinary development, design, test, and verification activities through program boards, panels, working groups, problem resolution teams, and other technical forums to ensure hardware performance meets requirements. Perform other duties as assigned and support testing and inspection activities at the vehicle build site. Qualifications
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and may include a related master’s or higher degree, with 15+ years of related experience. Experience with battery cells and their development, with focus on NASA safety around high energy systems. BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school. Minimum of 15 years of engineering analysis experience related to battery or power systems. Expertise with NASA safety design, battery cell chemistry, and battery cell testing. Experience working with complex vehicle‑level models with multiple system interactions. Excellent technical writing skills and ability to use data to draw and support conclusions. Excellent presentation and communication skills in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing and reviewing electrical models of spacecraft hardware and systems at varying levels of fidelity, from first‑principles models to descriptive lumped‑parameter models. Experience with power systems requirements definition and validation of space flight hardware. Knowledge of programming in Python, Matlab, Fortran, Thermal Desktop, or Aspen. Benefits
Competitive pay Positive work‑life balance 100% employer paid insurance including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑term and long‑term disability 11 paid holidays annually Generous PTO 401k after 12 months of service with employer match Education assistance Relocation assistance (if applicable) US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a diverse team to make a difference? We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people around the globe. Join us on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a
Battery Subject Matter Expert for Space Exploration Application
to join our JETS II contract team at
NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . Responsibilities
Perform and guide engineering efforts to understand the cell chemistry and power potential of novel and high capacity batteries. Conduct research and development of novel battery cells and package cells according to the unique needs of multiple NASA programs. Produce flight‑certified battery cells. Perform fundamental first principles type modeling of battery cells for use in digital twins and enhanced testing procedures. Address battery robustness and lifecycle, including destructive failure testing, understanding thermal runaway scenarios and mitigations, and safety verifications in accordance with NASA standards for manned and Criticality 1 spaceflight. Assist in day‑to‑day activities including internal NASA JSC task and work package planning, technical evaluations, hardware development and verification, and reviewing and providing input related to products and documentation to partners and programs. Work to provide solutions to problems that arise during hardware development and on‑orbit operation phases, identify anomalies, and provide engineering recommendations for resolution. Participate in integration of NASA battery systems, including technical reviews, operation plans, review of contractor data to close technical requirements, including waivers and exceptions. Provide guidance supporting a broad range of inter‑disciplinary development, design, test, and verification activities through program boards, panels, working groups, problem resolution teams, and other technical forums to ensure hardware performance meets requirements. Perform other duties as assigned and support testing and inspection activities at the vehicle build site. Qualifications
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and may include a related master’s or higher degree, with 15+ years of related experience. Experience with battery cells and their development, with focus on NASA safety around high energy systems. BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school. Minimum of 15 years of engineering analysis experience related to battery or power systems. Expertise with NASA safety design, battery cell chemistry, and battery cell testing. Experience working with complex vehicle‑level models with multiple system interactions. Excellent technical writing skills and ability to use data to draw and support conclusions. Excellent presentation and communication skills in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing and reviewing electrical models of spacecraft hardware and systems at varying levels of fidelity, from first‑principles models to descriptive lumped‑parameter models. Experience with power systems requirements definition and validation of space flight hardware. Knowledge of programming in Python, Matlab, Fortran, Thermal Desktop, or Aspen. Benefits
Competitive pay Positive work‑life balance 100% employer paid insurance including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑term and long‑term disability 11 paid holidays annually Generous PTO 401k after 12 months of service with employer match Education assistance Relocation assistance (if applicable) US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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