Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Deorbit Vehicle Oversight Engineer - Space Systems

Position Summary

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Deorbit Vehicle Oversight Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract.

As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the On-Orbit GN&C and Flight Mechanics section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs.

Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Deorbit Vehicle Oversight Engineer, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence.

If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality.

You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization.

To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.

This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9 / 80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and / or 1 day of telework per week may be available

Duties & Responsibilities

SOME OF YOUR MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE :

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 the US Deorbit Vehicle (USDV) mission 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 navigation 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 providersPerform other duties as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience.
• Experience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principles.
• Understanding of 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 the development of space system requirements and documents.

PREFERRED

• 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.
• Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C hardware and software.
• 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 LINUX, Python, and C / C++.
• 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.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency maybe 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.