If selected you will: Provide support to NASA programs in the definition of natural and induced space environments, including with multidisciplinary analysis and modeling, working in concert with NASA civil servants and designated contractorsDevelop and update semi-empirical and theoretical models of processes relevant to spacecraft natural and induced environmentsAnalyze/model molecular and particulate contamination sources, including lunar dust, and transport from materials outgassing, vacuum venting, and rocket engine and thruster pluming processes onto spacecraft, elements, and payloadsAnalyze optical property impacts from molecular and particulate contamination, including lunar dust, and exposure to orbital and lunar surface environments (e.g., to ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, and atomic oxygen)Analyze/model plasma effects, spacecraft charging, radiation transport and effects on hardwareAssess compatibility of spacecraft hardware with natural and induced space environmentsProvide systems engineering support in space environments requirements and verification plan development as well as requirement and verification activities throughout the life of a programConduct systems engineering trade studies to identify potential risks and mitigations, evaluate induced environmental hazards between vehicles, and participate in hazard/risk reviewsParticipate in programmatic milestone reviewsPerform other duties as requiredQualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. D.)Experience using Microsoft Office SuiteExperience in scientific computer programming and software development for analytical and physics-based modeling and simulationStrong analytical and computational skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary fieldEffective written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Qualifications: M.S. or Ph.