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Updated: 15 August 2008
Malin Space Science Systems (MSSS), located in San Diego, California, designs, develops, operates, and conducts scientific research with instruments that fly on robotic spacecraft. The company is currently operating the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) Mars Color Imager (MARCI) and Context Camera (CTX). The MRO has been orbiting Mars since March 2006. MSSS is also building several cameras for the 2009 Mars Science Laboratory, the 2008 Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, and the Juno mission to Jupiter. MSSS built the Mars Descent Imager (MARDI) for the 2007 Phoenix Mars Scout mission and has an autonomous Mars rover development and field test effort underway. In addition, the company completed 10 years of operation of the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC).
The MSSS web site (http://www.msss.com/) includes descriptions of these projects, as well as samples of recent images returned from Mars.
MSSS is looking for an exceptional software engineer whose experience includes developing visual scientific applications. Our successful candidate will be fluent in image processing techniques and application development. This is a full-time position, with benefits, at our facility in San Diego, CA.
QUALIFICATIONS: BS/MS in a scientific or engineering field, or equivalent experience and at least ten (10) years experience developing visual scientific applications.
Required fluency:
Experience is required in one or more of the following areas:
Other highly desirable experience includes:
Our software group is a small, hands-on, science-driven team environment where initiative is encouraged and appreciated. Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and thrive on variety. Our candidate must be a self-starter, team-player, multi-tasker; with excellent written and oral communication skills.
We invite you to visit our web site to find information about the scientific research conducted at MSSS.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Submit your Resume via email to: jobs at msss dot com with SOFTWARE ENG in the subject line.
MSSS is looking for a Mid-level Mechanical Engineer to join our Flight Systems Development Group.
Our candidate will work supporting the development of mechanical aspects of our current flight development programs.
You will be asked to design, analyze and test instruments and their associated test hardware, from design and fabrication through test, calibration and delivery to the respective spacecrafts. In addition, you will occasionally be called upon to assist in the development of proposals for future instruments or to provide support to other engineering efforts. This might include our ongoing technology development work in robotics.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, mechanical and thermal modeling, analysis and system design for current projects. Interface definition and drawings, and fabrication oversight of mechanical and thermal systems with respect to our customers and our vendors.
Please refer to the MSSS website for more information about all of the MSSS camera and missions.
Qualifications: BS Mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years relevant experience. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; must be self-motivated and eager to acquire new skills. Computer literate and advanced SolidWorks skills are required.
Representative duties include:
MSSS is a small company, providing a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
To apply for this position: Submit your Resume (text email is preferred) to the address below with ME in the subject line.
Staff level Optical Engineer to work with and assist Senior Optical Engineer working on cameras for space exploration. Duties include, but are not limited to, procedure planning, design, development and documentation.
Qualifications: Must have experience with optical design and analysis using ZEMAX software. Requires experience in technical document generation for specifications, procedures and drawings related to optical elements and assemblies. Piece, part and optical system qualification test methods including interferometry required. Highly desirable to have opto-mechanical design using AutoCAD software, electro-optical system level testing and calibration and familiarity with ESD sensitive instruments and safe handling.
BS or MS degree in optical engineering, equivalent experience, or a combination of education and related experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills, a willingness to learn new skills and disciplines. Must be flexible, self-motivated and confident. Minimum 4 years opto-mechanical experience.
We invite you to explore our web site to find information about our instruments and the scientific research conducted at MSSS.
To apply for this position: Submit your Resume as indicated below with STAFF ENGINEER in the subject line.
MSSS offers a full benefits package and a retirement plan.
Malin Space Science Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are interested in and qualified for one of the above positions,
please e-mail your resume/cv to
and indicate the position for which you are applying.
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