Spaceflight Trajectory & Software Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

Employer paid insurance (medical, etc)

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months

Education assistance

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Mclaurin seeks a Genesis Analysis / Software Engineer to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will develop and script Genesis tools, analyze spacecraft trajectories, and integrate with Core Flight Systems to evaluate mission performance.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree with 2–5 years experience, strong C++, Python, Linux skills, and collaboration abilities. NASA context and security clearance awareness are given.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of related experience.
• Experience with orbital mechanics and spacecraft trajectories.
• Experience developing, verifying, and validating simulation models.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide software development and scripting for Genesis Flight Mechanics.
• Design and execute analyses to compare guidance algorithms.
• Demonstrate Core Flight Systems (cFS) usage in Genesis.
• Develop, integrate, and test new mission/vehicle performance algorithms.
• Integrate Genesis with Core Flight Systems and other trajectory tools.
• Develop requirements documentation for mission design products.
• Provide recommendations to improve design and development processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Git/GitLab

Simulation development

Orbital mechanics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Mclaurin seeks a Genesis Analysis / Software Engineer to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will develop and script Genesis tools, analyze spacecraft trajectories, and integrate with Core Flight Systems to evaluate mission performance.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree with 2–5 years experience, strong C++, Python, Linux skills, and collaboration abilities. NASA context and security clearance awareness are given.