As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraftinstrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we are helping to reveal thesecrets of our solar system and the universe.

　　Objectives of this Role:

　　Develop and test Lucy mission encounter science observation sequences.Create visualization products for review by science team.

　　Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

　　Weekly attendance at meetings with the science and operation teams, toformulate plans and review progress.Each week, implement requests from the Lucy science team for modificationsand additions to the spacecraft science sequences, using existing Lucymission sequence planning tools.Assess the impact of these modifications on the quality of the resultingscience data (e.g. spatial resolution, coverage, and signal-to-noiseratio), using existing tools developed by the science team.Provide weekly reports back on the results of this work to the Lucy missionscience team.

　　Requirements:

　　Requires a Bachelors degree in Astronomy or related degree field with relatedexperience.0 years: Familiarity with space mission science goals: understand missionscience requirements and asteroid target characteristics.Familiarity with space mission operations and planning procedures, includingthorough understanding of instrument and spacecraft capabilities,development timelines, and roles of key personnel.Experience with mission planning tools, including the ability to use theTrojan Planning File Generator (TPFG) and Science Encounter SimulationSoftware (SESS).

　　Special Requirements:

　　Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado.

　　Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado

　　Salary Range: $64,459.00 - $107,453.00

　　For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

　　An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerRace/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/GenderIdentity/National Origin/Disabled/VeteranCommitted to Diversity in the Workplace