Senior SLS Orion Trajectory Analyst
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 a Senior SLS Orion Trajectory Analyst to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.
Job Functions:
- Analysis of launch vehicle and spacecraft, dynamics, equations of motion, and trajectories to assess performance of spacecraft trajectories, mission analysis, and related studies
- Modeling ascent and in-space environments, errors, disturbances, GN&C algorithms, sensors, actuators, and mechanisms
- Simulate and analyze nominal, contingency, and failure scenarios during ascent and in-space flight
- Develop algorithms and tools to analyze 3 DOF trajectories using Monte Carlo techniques
- Perform studies and insight analysis for NASA's HLS program
- Execute/modify existing software/scripts in C, Python, C++
Qualifications
A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field from an ABET accredited institution is required. Typical experience requirements are the equivalent of a PhD with at least 4 years of experience, a Masters with at least 8 years of experience, or BS with at least 10 years of experience. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
To be successful in this position, the applicant must be detail oriented, work independently and collaboratively, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and will typically possess some of the following skills:
- Dynamically model 3 and 6 DOF single body systems
- Matlab, Fortran, C++ programming experience
- Familiarity with Linux, Bash, and the use of computational clusters/servers
- Support the design, integration, and analysis of GN&C products.
- Configure, conduct, and analyze 6-DOF Monte Carlo simulations.
- Familiarity with convex optimization
The candidate is REQUIRED to have the following skills and experiences:
- Trajectory Design and/or mission analysis experience
- Python programming experience
- Copernicus experience
- Software & simulation integration OR Modeling & simulation experience
Duties
Day to day activities include:
- Dynamic modeling of 3 and 6 DOF single body systems
- Mission design and analysis
- Trajectory design analysis
- Creating, editing and debugging software written in C, Python, Matlab, Fortran, and C++.
- Optimization and improvement of analysis tools and GN&C models.
- Working with GN&C leads and other engineering disciplines.
- Supporting the verification and validation of technical products.
- Creation and review of engineering and software documentation.
- Preparing and Presenting technical reports and briefings.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Positive work-life balance
- 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO
- 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
- Education assistance
- Relocation 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.