Barrios Technology is looking to solve the problem of water recovery from spacecraft wastewater for NASA's deep space exploration pursuits, specifically for the Artemis Program
Requirements
- Experience with CAD and 3D modeling software (Creo, SolidWorks, etc.)
- Experience with meshing and/or finite element analysis software (Femap, NX Advanced Simulation, Ansys, Thermal Desktop, HyperWorks, etc.)
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in Computer Programing
- Strong analytical and computational skills (CFD and thermal analysis skills/experience are transferable)
- Familiarity with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures
- Experience with the development of project planning documents
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and test technologies for water recovery from spacecraft wastewater, including urine and humidity condensate
- Work in a laboratory environment with an interdisciplinary team of skilled and motivated engineers and scientists
- Develop test plans, working with ECLSS Water Team to ensure the test strategy will provide sufficient information on the system performance and capabilities
- Design and build test rigs to enable hardware development test objectives
- Perform testing to assess performance characteristics of development hardware, which often includes chemical, mechanical, and electrical components
- Gather, compile, analyze, and present test results
- Communicate test results and development plans both orally and in writing through presentations, papers, and reports
Other
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
- Typically requires an accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary field
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
