Orion GN&C Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience
  • Experience with Kalman filters
  • Proficient in GN&C algorithm development and spacecraft systems analysis
  • Skilled in 6 DOF algorithm development and simulations
  • Knowledgeable in orbital mechanics and GN&C principles
  • Familiar with GN&C software design, verification, and testing
  • Proficient in LINUX, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++
  • Experience with Git/GitLab version control

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evaluate GN&C flight software for human-rated systems
  • Integrate and test new GN&C algorithms
  • Evaluate vehicle and mission performance through algorithm testing
  • Optimize trajectories using advanced algorithms
  • Recommend improvements in design and software processes
  • Perform various additional duties as required

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Positive work-life balance
  • 100% employer-paid insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k with employer match after 12 months
  • Education assistance
  • Relocation assistance if applicable
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an Orion GN&C Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:
  • Develop and evaluate safety-critical, human rated GN&C flight software
  • Develop, integrate, and test new GN&C algorithms
  • Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for evaluation of vehicle and mission performance
  • Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for trajectory optimizations
  • Provide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processes
  • Perform other duties as required


Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Experience with Kalman filters
  • Experience with development of modeling spacecraft systems performance
  • Knowledge in the development of GN&C algorithms and spacecraft system analysis
  • Experience with development and analysis of 6 DOF algorithms and simulations
  • Experience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principles
  • Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C software
  • Experience with LINUX, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++
  • Experience with Git/GitLab version control
  • Experience with the development of space system requirements and documents
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning
  • Experience with safety-critical, human-rated embedded software development
  • Experience with Object oriented software development
  • Experience with Agile software development
  • Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking
  • Familiarity with spacecraft docking systems.
  • Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements (including safety)
  • Experience with NASA flight operations and procedures
  • Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and SharePoint sites
  • Experience with the NASA Trick simulation architecture and JEOD (JSC Engineering Orbital Dynamics)


Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Positive work-life balance
  • 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
  • Education assistance
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)


US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

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