Plasma Physicist Senior Researcher Job at HX5 LLC, Brook Park, OH

dkxRUmhQNTZpMGYxR0haa0dqUjBJVGo4b2c9PQ==
  • HX5 LLC
  • Brook Park, OH

Job Description

Plasma Physicist Senior Researcher
Senior Researcher
NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Plasma Physicist Senior Researcher to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will develop an electro aerodynamic (EAD) plasma thruster using high-voltage corna discharge to generate ionic wind propulsion without moving parts, inspired by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) solid-state airplane and Plasma Channels's iterative thruster designs.
  • Developing a requirements specification document that includes: performance targets and metrics, design constraints, and safety protocols.
  • Performing a literature review, defining a technical approach and developing a test plan with measurement methods.
  • Developing and demonstrating a prototype plasma thruster.
  • Demonstrating performance relative to requirements.


This effort is monitored by the Intelligent Control and Autonomy Branch at NASA GRC, which conducts research and development of technologies to increase the level of intelligence and autonomy in complex aerospace space systems with a strong focus on aero-space propulsion systems.

Required Skills:
  • Experience with designing plasma and discharge devices.
  • Experience with chemical phenomena and thermodynamics for plasmas/discharges.
  • Experience with safe handling and wiring of high-voltage electrical systems.
  • Experience with Design of Experiments and statistical tools.
  • Experience with executing design-build-test, iterative, development of cycles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly motivated and able to work independently.
  • Committed to successful collaboration with the NASA team and partners.


Other Desired Skills:

  • Photography and videography for documentation
  • Experience working with NASA


Education and Experience:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree with twenty-five (25) years, or more, of experience
  • Master's Degree with twenty (20) years, or more, of experience
  • Must have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited program


Other Position Requirements:

  • Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the position.


HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pet Insurance


HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours

Similar Jobs

Merck & Co.

Companion Animal Senior Territory Representative - South Bend Job at Merck & Co.

Job DescriptionSummary of the job:Our Senior Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer...

Nigel Frank

D365 Business Central Administrator Job at Nigel Frank

 ...D365 Business Central Administrator a0MaA000000jgKr.17_1771269878 D365 Business Central Administrator Overview We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive D365 Business Central (BC) Administrator to support the implementation of BC and maintain the platform... 

Geisinger

Pharmacy Technician Retail Pharmacy Job at Geisinger

 ...No Job Summary: The pharmacy technician works as an entry-level position focused on medication delivery and inventory management...  ...: Computer Literacy Healthcare Regulatory Environment Pharmaceutical Names Teamwork OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is... 

BJC Healthcare

Dialysis Clinical Nurse Job at BJC Healthcare

 ...care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. Responsibilities Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families... 

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Environmental Scientist I Job at Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Short Description: Bowman has an opportunity for an Environmental Scientist I to join our team in Herndon, VA . At Bowman, we believe...  ...skills. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related field required at time of...