Systems Engineer – NASA Lunar Navigation Systems

a.i. solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Safe Harbor Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Free Mental Health Therapy

Job summary

a.i. solutions is seeking a passionate Systems Engineer to support NASA's lunar missions. This role involves managing technical aspects of spacecraft navigation for lunar tasks and includes collaboration with experts in navigation analysis.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 20 years of experience in systems engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously or within a team. Position offers competitive salary and benefits in Maryland.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in systems engineering including requirements development.
• Experience leading software development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements development, mission design, and analysis.
• Conduct analysis of navigation techniques.
• Prepare technical presentations and documentation.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Self-motivated

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in MATLAB

Proficiency in C programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field

Master's degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

Flight Software (FSW)

FreeFlyer

GMAT

ODTK

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

Are you interested in supporting NASA's return to the Moon? Do you want to help verify the systems that astronauts will use on the Lunar surface to navigate and communicate? At a.i. solutions, we are developing innovative technologies and systems to assist in humanity's journey beyond Earth. a.i. solutions is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join our team to shape, manage, and implement the technical aspects of spacecraft navigation support for lunar task orders on the Flight Dynamics Support Services (FDSS) III contract. You will have the opportunity to work closely with other subject matter experts in the areas of navigation simulation and analysis. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to propose innovative ideas that improve the team's effectiveness and efficiency. To be the successful candidate, you will need to demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

• Performing Systems Engineering responsibilities including requirements development, mission design, and analysis
• Partner with existing team members and become fluent in the tools of choice for the mission.
• Perform analysis and simulation of novel navigation techniques to achieve future mission and systems requirements.
• Prepare technical presentations and documentation of your work.
• Document and communicate your work to peers and customers through informal forums as well as potentially in conference and journal publications.
• Manage effective communications between customer, team, peers, and senior management
• Develop relationships with the customer and team members to ensure delivery of our corporate promise.
• Promote corporate culture and foster an environment of collaboration and innovation within the team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer science, physics, or related discipline and 20 Years of experience
• 20+ years of experience in:
  • Systems engineering including requirements development and verification
  • Leading and implementing software development projects in a related field.
  • Performing analysis and simulation of navigation techniques to achieve future mission and systems requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication to effectively communicate with missions, team members and management at the appropriate technical level.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Obtain successful completion of a government background check
• U.S. citizenship

Desired Background

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field
• Experience with Flight Software (FSW) development
• Proficiency in Python
• Proficiency in MATLAB
• Proficiency in C programming language
• Experience with satellite navigation systems, measurements, and processing techniques
• Experience with FreeFlyer, GMAT, ODTK, or other mission design and analysis tools
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket or similar productivity/organization tools
• Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others
• Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact
• Demonstrated leadership accomplishments professionally and personally
• Spacecraft flight dynamics experience/knowledge
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently

ENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Salary ranges from $165,000 to $190,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
• View Our Benefits Offerings
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
• Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
• Company Paid Life/AD&D
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony
• Free Mental Health Therapy

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