Parachute Modeling Engineer - Remote

Astrion • $90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Houston, TX
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering; 2-5 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in 6-DOF and multi-body flight mechanics simulations
  • Software development experience in any programming language
  • Experience with parachute simulation model development and validation
  • Ability to analyze spacecraft performance
  • Familiarity with Git/GitLab for source code management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop a cutting-edge multi-body parachute system model for NASA's Orion and Commercial Crew programs
  • Integrate parachute system model into NASA's flight mechanics simulation tools (Julia, C++)
  • Collaborate with experts to plan parachute drop tests and analyze system performance
  • Assist in assessing touchdown conditions for parachute system analyses
  • Execute simulations on High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems
  • Verify and validate flight mechanics models and simulations
  • Create requirements documentation for flight mechanics simulations

Benefits

  • Work with NASA's Development and Analysis Team on cutting-edge aerospace projects
  • Opportunity to collaborate with both civil servants and industry professionals
  • Engage in projects that contribute to significant NASA missions like Artemis
  • Flexible remote work environment
  • Professional development opportunities in advanced engineering fields
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Overview

Parachute Modeling Engineer

Location: Remote for NASA Johnson Space CenterStatus:Full Time

Clearance: Background check

U.S. Citizenship required

DESIRED QUALIFICATION / SKILLS

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 bachelors degree in engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Experience with 6-DOF and multi-body flight mechanics simulations.
  • Experience with software development (any language).
  • Experience developing, verifying, and validating parachute simulation models.
  • Experience analyzing spacecraft performance.
  • Experience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git/GitLab.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering team.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
  • Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products.
RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will work on NASA's Development and Analysis Team, which provides software development and analytic support for a variety of NASA and commercial programs, including Orion and the Artemis Program. The selected applicant will:

  • Develop a state-of-the-art multi-body parachute system model, including parachute deployment, inflation, and full-open flight, for use on the Orion and Commercial Crew programs and future programs.
  • Integrate the multi-body parachute system model into NASA's flight mechanics simulation (Julia) and NASA Trick-based simulations (C++).
  • Collaborate with parachute analysis subject matter experts to plan and reconstruct parachute drop tests and reconstruct the parachute system performance from spacecraft flights.
  • Assist the GN&C team in performing parachute system analyses, including assessments of the touchdown conditions.
  • Assist the parachute analysis team with executing simulations on our High-Performance Computing (HPC) system.
  • Perform verification and validation for flight mechanics models and simulations.
  • Develop requirements documentation for flight mechanics models and simulations.
  • Provide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processes.
  • Perform other duties as required.

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