Orion GN&C Engineer

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 an Orion GN&C Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If selected you will: Develop and evaluate safety-critical, human rated GN&C flight softwareDevelop, integrate, and test new GN&C algorithmsDevelop, integrate, and test new algorithms for evaluation of vehicle and mission performanceDevelop, integrate, and test new algorithms for trajectory optimizationsProvide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processesPerform other duties as requiredQualifications: 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 filtersExperience with development of modeling spacecraft systems performanceKnowledge in the development of GN&C algorithms and spacecraft system analysisExperience with development and analysis of 6 DOF algorithms and simulationsExperience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principlesExperience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C softwareExperience with LINUX, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++Experience with Git/GitLab version controlExperience with the development of space system requirements and documentsAbility to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skillsAbility to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.Experience with Microsoft Office productsPreferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine LearningExperience with safety-critical, human-rated embedded software developmentExperience with Object oriented software developmentExperience with Agile software developmentExperience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and dockingFamiliarity with spacecraft docking systems.Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements (including safety)Experience with NASA flight operations and proceduresFamiliarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and SharePoint sitesExperience with the NASA Trick simulation architecture and JEOD (JSC Engineering Orbital Dynamics)Benefits Competitive payPositive work-life balance100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability11 paid holidays annuallyGenerous PTO401k after 12 months of service with employer match Education assistanceRelocation assistance (if applicable) Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.