Orion GN&C Simulation Engineer / Specialist - Texas, Houston

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Company Profile

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a precision engineering and manufacturing group which specializes in turn-key design, development, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and testing of extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular (EVA & IVA) tools and equipment for astronauts; including life support and environmental control systems for space; robotic systems for military, space, and biological research; and thermal protection systems for launch vehicles. We also provide specialized engineering and support services in these areas, and astronaut training in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.

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Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

This position will work with the JETS engineers and the NASA customer to develop 6-DOF Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) simulations in support of various NASA programs including the Orion and Gateway Programs These simulation tools are being developed to assist in the design, development, and oversight of the respective GN&C FSW including ascent, ascent/abort, entry/descent/landing, orbit, and rendezvous proximity operations & docking (RPOD) mission scenarios.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Simulation model development and validation (for support of GN&C algorithm development and the other analyses)
• Simulation scenario development and maintenance
• Data analysis and data preparation and presentation of results
• On-site support of pilot-in-the-loop work and studies
• Supporting the GN&C algorithm developers in setting up simulations and debugging
• EDGE graphics support (model development and integration with Ramtares simulation)
• Directly interact with the NASA customers, along with various NASA support contractors, during technical meetings and working groups
• Perform other duties as required
• Skills and experience should demonstrate:
• Experience developing GN&C based simulation models
• Ability to code (Cpp, Python, Simulink) and implement simulation architecture updates
• Experience with Linux, C/C++ and Python
• General GN&C knowledge to debug model (sensor, dynamics, etc) and FSW performance
• Simulation data analysis (take simulation data from a set of analysis runs and develop/present informative deliverable)
• EDGE graphics model development (CAD, Blender, etc)
• EDGE simulation interface development (edge keys, relative nav overlays, etc)
• Ability to learn and work independently
• Excellent communication and documentation skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• This position reports to the Program Manager

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and 4 years of related engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and 2 years of related engineering experience, or Ph.D. from an accredited engineering school and zero (0) years of related experience.
• Experience with TRICK/JEOD simulation architecture
• Expertise with the Ramtares and Antares simulation environments
• Knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink/Stateflow toolboxes

REQUISITION PREFERENCES:

• MS in Aerospace Engineering
• Basic understanding of spacecraft dynamics and operations (RPOD) experience
• Experience with version control systems such as Git

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Closing Statement

As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact employees, workplaces, families and communities, many of Oceaneering's clients are requiring that all individuals working at their sites be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, including employees of Oceaneering and other contractors. Accordingly, only individuals who are, or are willing to be, fully vaccinated before their start date are eligible for this position. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to prove that they are fully vaccinated prior to their start date.