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Mb Solutions, Inc. Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations GN&C Simulation Engineer in Houston, Texas
Negotiable | Houston, TX, USA | Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations GN&C Simulation Engineer to join our team with teammate company, Nexus Solutions. This position will work on the JETS Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Capture (RPOC) team developing onorbit Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) simulations in support of Commercial Visiting Vehicle missions to the International Space Station (ISS).
The selected applicant will:
Provide math modeling, simulation development, integration, and testing of commercial visiting vehicle GN&C systems using an established software process
Perform and document simulation verification and validation (V&V)
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 Qualifications
-Requisition 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 with 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 Requisition Preferences:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or a related field) from an ABET accredited engineering school
Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking
Experience with orbital mechanics
Experience with Git/GitLab
Experience with dynamic simulator development for building flight simulators (e.g., Unreal game engine or similar resources)
Experience with simulation visualization and graphics packages, particularly JSC EDGE or DOUG
Experience with JSC TRICK Simulation Environment
Experience with JEOD (JSC Engineering Orbital Dynamics) modeling package
Experience with LaTeX
Experience in product delivery and management utilizing source code management tools
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
NASA flight operations and procedures
