Position ID: ADV00082W
Posting Date: February 15, 2024
Location: Houston, TX
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Orion GN&C Simulation Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at Johnson Space Center.
ResponsibilitiesTasking includes:
- Simulation model development and validation (for support of GN&C algorithm development and other analyses)
- Simulation scenario development and maintenance
- Supporting the GN&C algorithm developers in setting up simulations and debugging
- Directly interact with the NASA customers, along with various NASA support contractors, during technical meetings and working groups
- On-site support of pilot-in-the-loop work and studies
- Data preparation, analysis, and presentation of results
Requisition Preferences:
- MS in Aerospace Engineering
- 5 or more years of experience in the field
- Basic understanding of spacecraft dynamics and operations (RPOD) experience
- Knowledge of RS-422 commanding, telemetry, network protocols
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Experience with MATLAB Autocoding
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 TRICK/JEOD simulation architecture
- Experience with Orion Sim and/or ANTARES simulation environments
- Knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink/Stateflow toolboxes
Skills and experience should demonstrate:
- Experience developing GN&C based simulation models
- Ability to code (C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink) and implement simulation architecture updates
- General GN&C knowledge to debug models (sensors, dynamics, etc) and FSW performance
- Simulation data analysis (take simulation data from a set of analysis runs and develop/present informative deliverable)
- EDGE graphics model development (CAD, Blender, etc)
- EDGE simulation interface development (edge keys, relative nav overlays, etc)
- Ability to learn and work independently
- Excellent communication and documentation skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees
- Perform other duties as required
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. Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and if applicable, a list of relevant publications and research using the contact form below.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.