Gateway GN&C Performance Engineer - Space Systems

Oceaneering International • Houston, TX

80d • Remote

About The Position

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as an Orion GN&C 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 GN&C Aerosciences & 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 an Orion GN&C 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 five (5) years of 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering and five (5) or more years of related work experience.
• Experience with Kalman filters.
• Experience with development of modeling spacecraft systems performance.
• Experience with development and analysis of 6 DOF algorithms and simulations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D in Aeronautics and Astronautics or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Experience with Neural Networks, UDU factorization and advanced smoothers.
• Experience developing, verifying, and validating simulation models.
• Experience with safety critical human rated flight system requirements.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning.
• Experience with safety-critical, human-rated embedded software development.
• Object oriented software development.
• Agile software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate safety-critical, human rated GN&C flight software.
• Develop, integrate, and test new GN&C algorithms.
• Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for evaluation of vehicle and mission performance.
• Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for trajectory optimizations.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Retirement Savings
• Life and Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees