COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Mission Operations - Boulder, Colorado

Southwest Research Institute; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in space science research is seeking a Computer Scientist/Engineer for mission operations in Boulder, Colorado. This exciting role involves joining the Science Operations Center for NASA's Lucy mission, where you'll collaborate with a dedicated team to plan and execute science activities for asteroid encounters. Your expertise in command load development and problem-solving will be crucial as you work closely with spacecraft operations and contribute to groundbreaking missions. If you're passionate about space exploration and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 1+ years of experience in Science or Mission Operations required.

Responsibilities

• Build and review command loads for Lucy asteroid encounters.
• Coordinate spacecraft and instrument operations with SOC.

Skills

Linux

Python

Command Load Development

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Spacecraft Operations Coordination

AGI’s Systems Toolkit (STK)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics

Tools

Linux/Unix Environment

Command Load Software

MOC Software

Job description

COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Mission Operations - Boulder, Colorado

19-00166

Who We Are:

Our team, the Space Operations section, is dedicated to executing Science and Mission Operations Centers for Solar System Exploration. As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe.

Objectives of this Role:

• Join the Science Operations Center (SOC) for NASA’s Lucy mission, as well as support other SOCs for upcoming missions.
• On Lucy, the individual would work with the Science Team and Instrument engineers in planning and sequencing the science instruments for upcoming Trojan asteroid encounters, as well as calibration and checkout activities leading up to the flybys.
• Developing science activity plans, building command loads, coordinating spacecraft and pointing platform activities, merging, reviewing and constraint checking the timelines.
• Develop review products for Science and Instrument teams, working with SOC and MOC software and procedures, and assist in improving processes and documentation.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Build, merge, review command loads for Lucy asteroid encounters and calibration and checkout activities.
• Work closely with Spacecraft Operations Center in coordinating spacecraft and instrument operations.
• Review MOC simulations and track change requests.
• Attend weekly planning and coordination meetings with Science Team, SOC, and MOC.
• Support and track resolution of Problem Reports.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Physics or closely related degree with relevant professional level work experience.
• 1+ years of experience in Science or Mission Operations with building and verifying command loads.
• Experience working in a Linux or Unix environment. Experience with Python.
• Ability to problem solve issues encountered in command load development, and communicate findings with teams.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Experience with spacecraft and instrument pointing coordination, planning, and analysis.
• Familiarity with software such as AGI’s Systems Toolkit (STK) is a plus.

Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.