GN&C Engineer - Aerospace Systems

The Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Navigation Oversight Engineer will support the JETS II contract in Houston, Texas. This position will work on the JETS ISS Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) Team providing technical oversight, program integration and certification of ISS visiting vehicle Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems in support of commercial visiting vehicle missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Certify GN&C system requirements compliance through review of analysis and test reports, including assessment of navigation sensor performance, trajectory dispersions, and other GN&C parameters.
• Certify fault tolerance safety requirements compliance through review of GN&C-related hazard reports and associated verification evidence, including communicating uncovered issues to a Safety Review Panel.
• Identify and recommend solutions to GN&C / Rendezvous and Proximity Operations performance related issues.
• Communicate status of compliance reviews to ISS program management.
• Conduct performance assessments on delivered GN&C data from visiting vehicle providers and provide feedback on compliance.
• Provide feedback on Monte Carlo trajectory analyses using independent 6 degrees-of-freedom simulations.
• Provide engineering inputs to operational products, such as flight rules and on-orbit demonstration plans.
• Provide console support during real-time ground monitoring of the visiting vehicle's GN&C system on missions.
• Maintain relationships with a diverse technical team, including personnel from engineering, safety, flight operations, crew office, and visiting vehicle providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED :

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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.

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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED :

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification / check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED :

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS :

BASTION BENEFITS :

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development .

ABOUT BASTION :

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY :

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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EntryLevel

LI-Onsite

BT-24161

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