Job DescriptionGeoControl Systems, Inc.as a HUBZone company, is required to maintain a Federally mandated level of employees that reside (home residence) in a qualified HUBZone. ONLY applicants whose home address lies in a qualified HUBZone will be considered for this position.
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a
passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need
you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the
exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our
team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering
solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Orion GN&C Engineer to join the team with GeoControls, a teammate company.
** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at
this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be
approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **
The Orion GN&C Engineer will:
- 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
RequirementsRequisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business
needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related
area.
- Experience with Kalman filters
- Experience with development of modeling spacecraft systems performance
- Knowledge in the development of GN&C algorithms and spacecraft system analysis
- Experience with development and analysis of 6 DOF algorithms and simulations
- Experience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principles
- Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C software
- Experience with LINUX, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++
- Experience with Git/GitLab version control
- Experience with the development of space system requirements and documents
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products
- Must Reside in a HUBZone OR be willing to relocate to a HUBZone
Requisition Preferences:
- Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning
- Experience with safety-critical, human-rated embedded software development
- Experience with Object oriented software development
- Experience with Agile software development
- Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking
- Familiarity with spacecraft docking systems.
- 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 the NASA Trick simulation architecture and JEOD (JSC Engineering Orbital Dynamics)
BenefitsGCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.
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