Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Oversight Software Engineer

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Oversight Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves providing technical oversight and certification of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems for missions to the International Space Station. You will work closely with a diverse team, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards, while contributing to the exciting field of human space exploration. If you have a passion for aerospace engineering and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact in an inspiring mission.

Benefits

9/80 work schedule

Onsite cafeteria

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2-5 years of experience required.
• Experience with GN&C principles and orbital mechanics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Certify GN&C system requirements compliance and fault tolerance safety.
• Communicate compliance review statuses to ISS program management.

Skills

orbital mechanics

GN&C principles

communication skills

interpersonal skills

Linux

Python

C/C++

Microsoft Office

problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Git/GitLab

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 Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Oversight Software Engineer to join the team with Aerodyne Industries, a teammate company.

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 missions 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 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 vehicle's 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:

• 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 orbital mechanics and GN&C principles.
• Understanding of orbit, 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 LINUX, Python, and C/C++.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school with five (5) years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of related engineering experience, or Ph.D. from an accredited engineering school and zero (0) years of related experience.
• 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.
• 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 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?

• 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.