Genesis Analysis / Software Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

16d • Onsite

About The Position

McLaurin has an opportunity for a Genesis Analysis / Software Engineer to join its JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The role supports NASA’s deep space exploration pursuits by developing and scripting the Genesis Flight Mechanics Simulation tool and related applications, and by performing analyses of guidance algorithms, vehicle performance, and mission performance.

The engineer will work with NASA civil servants and contractor employees in a collaborative engineering environment. The position is posted at multiple levels, and candidates may be considered at any advertised level depending on their experience, requirements, and business needs. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering and typically 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area are indicated. U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation are required.

McLaurin describes itself as combining research and industry to foster innovation. The organization supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community, and encourages employees to stay current with developments in their disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and typically 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Experience with orbital mechanics and spacecraft trajectory design.
• Experience developing spacecraft mission design algorithms.
• Experience analyzing spacecraft performance.
• Experience with 6-DOF spacecraft simulations.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux.
• Experience delivering products using source code management tools such as Git/GitLab.
• Experience developing, verifying, and validating simulation models.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective 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 present verbally at meetings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering focused on trajectory design, optimization, and orbital mechanics.
• Proficiency in Julia.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level