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Amentum

Orion GN&C Engineer

Amentum, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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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. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Orion GN&C Engineer

to join the team.

** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **

The

Orion GN&C Engineer

will:

Develop and evaluate safety-critical, human rated GN&C flight software

Develop, integrate, and test new GN&C algorithms

Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for evaluation of vehicle and mission performance

Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for trajectory optimizations

Provide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processes

Perform other duties as required

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 minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.

Experience with Kalman filters

Experience with development of modeling spacecraft systems performance

Experience with development and analysis of 6 DOF algorithms and simulations

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees

Requisition Preferences:

A Ph.D in Aeronautics and Astronautics or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school

Experience with Neural Networks, UDU factorization and advanced smoothers

Experience developing, verifying, and validating simulation models

Experience with safety critical human rated flight system requirements

Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning

Experience with safety-critical, human-rated embedded software development

Object oriented software development

Agile software development

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

Excellent personal and professional career growth

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be 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.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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