Spacecraft Trajectory Engineer GNC/6DOF - Software Simulation Development

Associates Systems LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Associates Systems LLC is seeking an Aerospace Engineer specializing in Trajectory GNC and simulation software in Houston, Texas. The position requires working onsite and necessitates US citizenship or permanent residency.

The engineer will develop flight software for various spacecraft programs and collaborate with a team to enhance design and software processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience, especially in orbital mechanics and spacecraft simulations.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering or related area.
• Aerospace Engineering degree is highly preferred.
• Experience analyzing spacecraft performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide software development and scripting for simulation tools.
• Design and execute analyses for guidance algorithms.
• Integrate Genesis with other trajectory software.

Skills

Experience with orbital mechanics

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Python

Experience in product delivery with Git/GitLab

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Linux

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aerospace Engineer – Trajectory GNC/6DOF, Simulation Software Experience.

US citizen or permanent resident required.

Position is ONSITE in Houston, Texas. Remote work is not available.

Compensation: Salary starting at $130,000 or hourly consultant rates starting at $75 per hour, with benefits cost sharing.

Description

This position will work on a flight software Development and Analysis Team, which provides software development and analytic support for a variety of spacecraft and commercial programs using the Flight Mechanics Simulation tool. The selected applicant will:

• Provide software development and scripting of NASA's Genesis Flight Mechanics Simulation tool and related applications.
• Design and execute analyses to compare the performance of different guidance algorithms.
• Demonstrate the use of Core Flight Systems (cFS) in Genesis.
• Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for evaluation of vehicle and mission performance.
• Integrate Genesis with Core Flight Systems and other trajectory software and tools.
• Develop requirements documentation for mission design products.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or a related area. Aerospace Engineering degree is highly preferred.

• Experience with orbital mechanics and designing spacecraft trajectories.
• Experience with the development of spacecraft mission design algorithms.
• Experience analyzing spacecraft performance.
• Experience with 6-DOF spacecraft simulations.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux.
• Experience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git/GitLab.
• Experience developing, verifying, and validating simulation models.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work in a team environment consisting of spacecraft civil servants and contractor employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.