CCP GN&C Oversight Engineer

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to human space exploration and the origins of the universe. As a CCP GN&C Oversight Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting NASA's deep space exploration initiatives. This temporary remote position offers the chance to collaborate with a passionate and diverse team, tackling exciting challenges that inspire people globally. Your expertise in GN&C flight systems and strong communication skills will be vital as you engage in critical reviews and support anomaly resolution teams. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of space exploration while enjoying a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Excellent personal and professional career growth

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Typically needs 15+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Flight Readiness GN&C Reviews.
• Evaluate flight-critical software and review verification evidence.

Skills

GN&C flight systems requirements

entry, descent, landing GN&C principles

human rated space vehicle development

GNC algorithms

software project management

embedded software development

excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or higher

Tools

standard office equipment

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 opportunity for a CCP GN&C Oversight Engineer to join our team with the Engineering Division.

This is a remote - temporary role not to exceed 7 weeks.

The CCP 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:

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's or higher degree and normally possess 15+ years of related experience
• Experience with safety critical human rated GN&C flight systems requirements
• Understanding of entry, descent, landing GN&C 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 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
• 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

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.).

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.