Aerospace Guidance Engineer for Human Landing Systems SME

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Position Description:

As an Aerospace Guidance Engineer, you will develop, implement, and verify guidance algorithms for real-time trajectory optimization for Human Landing Systems (HLS) project that will take humans back to the Moon.  Trajectory analyses will be based on fundamental principles of orbital mechanics, with increasing levels of fidelity and complexity added as more detailed modeling is required.  Monte Carlo, design of experiments, and other methods will be used to assess vehicle and stage performance.  Trajectories for ascent, descent, rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking will be analyzed in support of trade and sensitivity studies affecting system configuration and mission designs.

Qualifications

Education:

A degree from an ABET-accredited university in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required.  Typically, educational requirements are

• Ph.D., with minimum of 9+ years of experience,

• MS with at least 13+ years of experience, or

• BS with at least 15+ years of experience
 

Required Skills & Experiences:

Strong evidence of the following skills is needed:

• C++ and Matlab and Simulink
• Trajectory Optimization
• Numerical optimization
• Optimal Control
• MUST be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID

Desired Skills & Experiences: 

Skills and experience will likely include:

• Able to quickly tackle problems independently.
• Experience with guidance algorithms for entry, descent, and landing.
• Knowledge of guidance techniques, trajectory planning
• Knowledge of astrodynamics and flight mechanics
• Knowledge of Python
• Knowledge of Monte Carlo, design of experiments, and statistical analysis
• Proficiency with modeling and simulation of system dynamics

• Strong proficiency in technical writing, communication, and presentation.
   

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%).  Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%). 

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday.  Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be approp