GN&C – Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Deorbit Vehicle Oversight Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Deorbit Vehicle Oversight Engineerto join the team with Teammate Company, Nexus Solutions.

This position will work on the JETS ISS Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Capture (RPOC) Team providing technical oversight, program integration, and certification of ISS visiting vehicle Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems in support of the US Deorbit Vehicle (USDV) mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The selected applicant will:

Certify GN&C system requirements compliance through review of analysis and test reports, including assessment of navigation 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 vehicles 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

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidates 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 from an ABET accredited engineering school 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 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 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

Requisition Preferences:

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

Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C hardware and software

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 LINUX, Python, and C/C 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

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

Excellent personal and professional career growth

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.