Senior Navigation Engineer

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Position Description:

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks to design, integrate and evaluate GN&C systems for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS). We are searching for highly qualified candidates to support NASA’s Navigation Team in the Guidance, Navigation, & Mission Analysis branch at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). This exciting work will serve as a critical step in sending humans back to the Moon, Mars and beyond!

Job Functions:

• Create analysis and test plans to assess navigation filter performance.
• Correlate HWIL test data to 6 DOF simulation model predictions.
• Build standalone analysis tools to evaluate Block 1B’s navigation system performance.
• Design and execute captive-carry testing (van or aircraft) for integrated GPS + INS performance.
• Validate navigation sensor model performance with hardware derived data.
• Develop pre-flight test procedures to confirm navigation system readiness for flight.
• Develop post-flight analysis tools including best estimated trajectory and flight path reconstruction.

Day to day activities include:

• Creating, editing and debugging software written in C, Python, MATLAB, and C++.
  
• Optimization and improvement of analysis tools and GN&C models.
  
• Working with GN&C leads and other engineering disciplines.
  
• Provide mentorship to mid and early career teammates.
  
• Supporting the verification and validation of technical products.
  
• Creation and review of engineering and software documentation.
  
• Preparing and Presenting technical reports and briefings.
  

A degree from an ABET-accredited university in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.  Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 24 years of experience, Masters with at least 28 years of experience, or BS with at least 30 years of experience.

Required skills and experience:

• Strong proficienc