Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Oversight Software Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid insurance (medical/dent/

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Oversight Software Engineer to join NASA Johnson Space Center's JETS II contract team in Houston, TX. You will certify GN&C system requirements, assess fault tolerance, and support mission operations with a focus on GN&C algorithms and spacecraft analysis.

The role requires Linux, Python, and C/C++ proficiency, plus collaboration across engineering safety flight operations and visiting vehicle teams.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of experience in the field or related area.
• Experience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principles
• Understanding of orbit, entry, descent, landing GN&C principles
• Knowledge in 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 space system requirements and documents
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a NASA/civil/contractor team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Certify GN&C system requirements compliance through analysis/test reports.
• Certify fault tolerance safety requirements compliance via hazard reviews and verification evidence.
• Identify and recommend solutions to GN&C/RPO performance issues.
• Communicate status of compliance reviews to program management.
• Conduct performance assessments on visiting vehicle GN&C data for program compliance.
• Review Monte Carlo trajectory analyses using 6-DOF simulations.
• Provide input to flight rules and on-orbit demonstration plans.
• Provide GN&C mission console support during real-time ground monitoring.
• Maintain relationships with engineering safety flight operations and visiting vehicle providers.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Orbital Mechanics

GN&C Principles

Algorithms Development

Spacecraft Analysis

C/C++

Python

Linux

Documentation

Team Collaboration

MS Office

Git/GitLab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Aerospace Engineering (GN&C focus)

Tools

Git/GitLab

MATLAB/Simulink

SharePoint

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Oversight Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you 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.

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 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 design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C hardware and software
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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.

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.