Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations GN&C Simulation Engineer (ADV0006QQ) - ERC

Job Title

Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations GN&C Simulation Engineer (ADV0006QQ) - ERC

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Johnson Space Center - Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)

Job Description

For more than 30 years, ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers' and the nation's toughest challenges. ERC is a trusted partner to the Defense and Space communities. We provide the advanced engineering, innovative technology, and subject-matter expertise to deliver the mission results our customers need to keep the nation safe and secure. Our unique solutions enhance readiness, optimize performance, and help ensure success in the air, on the ground and in space.

An essential part of our success is our corporate culture built on respect, empowerment, and collaboration. Our culture elevates our people, ensuring they provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing. We believe that are our people are our best asset and human connection our greatest strength.

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Your role:

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations GN&C Simulation Engineer to join our JETS II team with our Engineering Division located at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

This position will work on the JETS Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Capture (RPOC) team developing on orbit Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) simulations in support of Commercial Visiting Vehicle missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

** 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. **

What you'll do all day:

• Provide math modeling, simulation development, integration, and testing of commercial visiting vehicle GN&C systems using an established software process.
• Create and deliver math model and simulation documentation.
• Identify team simulation tasks, resolve simulation issues, and assist team members.
• Directly interact with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors during technical meetings and working groups.
• Perform other duties as required.

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians
• Are good at communicating with people
• Have a positive attitude
• Enjoy multitasking

Minimum requirements for this position:

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.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience with Linux, C/C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with version control systems.
• Experience with GN&C principles.
• Experience developing, verifying, and validating math models and simulations.
• Ability to apply knowledge/experience towards timely completion of technical products & services.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-company team environment.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience with Linux, C/C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with version control systems.
• Experience with GN&C principles.
• Experience developing, verifying, and validating math models and simulations.
• Ability to apply knowledge/experience towards timely completion of technical products & services.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-company team environment.
• Strong leadership skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.