Astronomer

Position Description:

The Astronomers will assist the Meteoroid Environment Office (MEO),  in defining the meteoroid environment as it pertains to spacecraft design and risk. The candidate will carry out fundamental/original research in the meteor/meteoroid discipline, develop software and tools to analyze meteor-related data, conduct any required astronomical observations.

Duties will include the following:

• Assist/Develop, models and simulations pertaining to the meteoroid environment, meteoroid structure/properties and the Solar System small bodies associated with meteoroids
• Analyzing observational data collected from telescopes, cameras, radiometers
• Conducting observations of meteors and their parent bodies; monitoring the Moon for flashes caused by meteoroid impacts.
• Publishing/Presenting results to appropriate audience

Qualifications:

A Doctorate degree in Astronomy, Physics, or similar field from an accredited institution, and five or more years of experience is required

The successful candidate must:

• At least 2 first author publications in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Extensive experience coding in Python and be familiar with software tools such as Git.
• Good knowledge of statistics.
• Research experience in Solar System small bodies is highly desired.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Jacobs is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Apply here: https://jseg.space/.