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Instructor, Space Systems Engineering Astronautical Engineer
2020-07-10 10:13:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Space Science Center at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a fulltime position as Instructor, Space Systems Engineering Astronautical Engineer. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2020. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a widerange of outdoor recreation activities. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a studentfocused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success. The Space Science Center is internationally recognized for developing some of the worlds most cuttingedge nanosatellite technologies httpsvimeo.com235519249. The Centers 21 meter satellite tracking antenna has been supported by NASAs Advanced Exploration Systems and the NASA JPL to become the first affiliated node on the NASA Deep Space Network. RESPONSIBILITIES The Instructor, Space Systems EngineeringAstronautical Engineer is responsible for leading multidisciplinary space systems engineering efforts towards the design, development, and testing of nano, micro, and small satellite systems. The primary tasks are research and development in the architecture, design and evolution of small satellite systems with an emphasis in control systems, Guidance, Navigation and Control GNC, Attitude Determination and Control Systems ADCS, and associated embedded systems development. The primary responsibility is related to the support of the Center research agenda by participating in, managing, and developing research projects involving other faculty and student researchers in development of these systems and to serve as a design and managing engineer of the small satellite systems. Toward this end, the Instructor, Space Systems EngineeringAstronautical Engineer will be responsible for serving as a system lead engineer on NASA and DoD contracts and will lead design efforts and reviews requirements reviews, engineering design reviews, etc. and will develop documentation related to these processes and reviews. The Instructor, Space Systems EngineeringAstronautical Engineer will also develop grant and contract proposals, lead technical interchange efforts with partners government and private aerospace sector and lead the systems development and delivery of hardware and software products related to grantcontract deliverables. The Instructor, Space Systems EngineeringAstronautical Engineer will also have a teaching responsibility of up to six contact hours per semester as needed. REQUIREMENTS The Instructor, Space Systems EngineeringAstronautical Engineer will hold a Masters andor Ph.D. in astronautical engineering, space science, space systems, or related discipline. The candidate should have skills in using software packages for mathematical analysis such as MatLab, Mathcad, STK, GMAT, 42, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in research in astronautical engineering, space science, space systems, or related discipline is preferred and an established record of publication in refereed journals is desired. Additional qualifications include experience in satellite or other space systems development or satellite mission support. Experience in grants and contract development from federal agencies is desirable. Postgraduate research experience andor experience in space systems design in either government or the private sector is also required. Ideally, the candidate should have a strong background in numerical modeling and a knowledge of embedded systems. Knowledge of softwarebased control system modules. Computer programming skills are desirable. SPONSORSHIP This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship. Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing highquality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students. To apply, visit httpsmoreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a letter of application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of referenceoptional. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by July 22, 2020. Contact the Office of Human Resources at 606 7832097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Amanda Holbrook, the search committee chair, at a.holbrookmoreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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