Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience
Experience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principles
Knowledge of GN&C algorithms and spacecraft system analysis
Proficient in LINUX, Python, and C/C++
Strong interpersonal skills for collaborative teamwork
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
Responsibilities
Certify GN&C system requirements compliance through analysis and test report reviews
Review GN&C hazard reports and communicate issues to the Safety Review Panel
Identify and recommend solutions for GN&C/RPO performance issues
Communicate compliance review statuses to ISS program management
Conduct performance assessments on visiting vehicle GN&C data
Review Monte Carlo trajectory analyses using 6 degrees-of-freedom simulations
Provide GN&C mission console support during real-time monitoring
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 a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Oversight Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
Certify GN&C system requirements compliance through review of analysis and test reports, including assessment of sensor performance, trajectory dispersions, and other GN&C parameters.
Certify fault tolerance safety requirements compliance through review of GN&C related hazard reports and associated verification evidence, including communicating issues to a Safety Review Panel.
Identify and recommend solutions to GN&C/RPO performance issues.
Communicate status of compliance reviews to ISS program management.
Conduct performance assessments on visiting vehicle GN&C data for Program compliance.
Review Monte Carlo trajectory analyses using independent 6 degrees-of-freedom simulations.
Provide input to operational products, such as flight rules and on-orbit demonstration plans.
Provide visiting vehicle's GN&C mission console support during real-time ground monitoring.
Maintain relationships with a diverse technical team, including personnel from engineering, safety, flight operations, crew office, and visiting vehicle providers.
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 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Experience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principles
Understanding of orbit, entry, descent, landing GN&C principles
Knowledge in the development of GN&C algorithms and spacecraft system analysis
Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C hardware and software
Experience with LINUX, Python, and C/C++
Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C hardware and software
Experience with the development of space system requirements and documents
Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance on a collaborative engineering team.
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:
MS in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on GN&C, flight controls, and orbital mechanics
Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and capture/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 MATLAB and Simulink toolboxes
Experience with the NASA Trick simulation architecture and JEOD (JSC Engineering Orbital Dynamics)
Experience with Git/GitLab version control
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)
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
