CCP & CLDP GN&C Oversight Engineer

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to human space exploration and the origins of the universe. This part-time role as a GN&C Oversight Engineer offers the chance to work on NASA's deep space exploration projects, collaborating with a diverse team of experts. You'll play a vital role in ensuring flight readiness, managing critical interfaces, and evaluating software for safety and performance. With a commitment to innovation and teamwork, this position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that inspire people worldwide. If you're passionate about space and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

9/80 Work Schedule

Onsite Cafeteria

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• BS degree with 15+ years of experience in GN&C systems.
• Knowledge of human rated space vehicle development and operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Flight Readiness GN&C Reviews and perform interface management.
• Evaluate flight-critical software and support anomaly resolution teams.

Skills

GN&C Flight Systems Requirements

Integrated GN&C Systems

Human Rated Space Vehicle Development

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Software Project Management

Flight Software Requirements Development

Job description

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 part-time opportunity for a CCP and CLDP GN&C Oversight Engineer to join the team with our Engineering Division.

The CCP and CLDP GN&C Oversight Engineer will:

• Participate in Flight Readiness GN&C Reviews
• Perform interface management and coordination duties.
• Assist in coordinating GN&C task priorities
• Evaluate flight-critical software and review verification evidence materials.
• Support Deep Dive and Anomaly resolution teams as needed
• Perform other duties as required.

Requisition 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, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS with at least 15 years of experience.
• Experience with safety critical human rated GN&C flight systems requirements.
• Understanding of integrated GN&C systems and principles.
• Knowledge of human rated space vehicle development and operations.
• Experience with the development of space systems requirements and documents.
• Knowledge of GNC algorithms and analyzing system performance for spacecraft.
• Familiar with Commercial Crew Program (CCP), Commercial LEO Development Program (CLDP) and ISS interfaces, interactions, and operations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees.

Requisition Preferences:

• Software project management experience.
• Experience developing GN&C Flight Software Requirements
• Experience in the following flight software specialty areas:
• Software process and procedure development.
• Software Integration and Build Management.
• Experience with Safety and flight critical embedded software development.

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!

• 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.