Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a HLS GN&C Flight Simulation Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the GN&C Aerosciences and Flight Mechanics section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract .

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a HLS GN&C Flight Simulation Engineer , you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering . This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

**International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available**

Required

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience in the development of flight control systems for aerospace vehicles
• Experience developing, verifying, and validating GN&C math models and 6-DOF simulations
• Experience with Linux, C/C++ and Python
• Experience modeling and analyzing dynamic systems in the frequency domain.
• Familiarity with system identification and building linear models from time-domain measurements.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
Excellent communication and documentation skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees.

Preferred

• MS in Aerospace Engineering with on a focus on GN&C and flight controls
• Knowledge of GN&C principles with a background in flight dynamics/orbital mechanics
• Knowledge in the design, analysis, and implementation of navigation algorithms
• Experience contributing to large, multi-language simulation and architectures and ability to learn unfamiliar code bases.
Experience with GIT configuration control tool.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

As a HLS GN&C Flight Simulation Engineer you will:

• Provide math modeling and simulation development of guidance and flight control algorithms for automatic and piloted manual flight of lunar landers
• Develop formal math model and simulation documentation
• Identify team simulation tasks, resolve simulation related issues and assist team members.
• Directly interact with the NASA customers, along with various NASA support contractors, during technical meetings and working groups.
• Perform other duties as required.