Early Career NASA Spacecraft GNC Modeling and Simulation Engineer

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an early career Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Modeling and Simulation Engineer to work with NASA's human-rated spacecraft systems in support of our Nation’s space exploration initiative at NASA / Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Candidates should have great interest in spacecraft vehicles and systems, enjoy working with software, and most of all, possess a great passion to contribute to our Nation’s exploration of space.

This work involves space vehicle GNC development and design, math model and simulation development and integration on Linux PC platforms using the Trick© Simulation Environment and Development Toolkit developed by CACI. The individual will develop high-fidelity simulations and math models for NASA space vehicles. The ideal candidate has an educational background with spacecraft domain experience in the following areas: Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC); Environment Modeling (aerodynamics, solar pressure, and thermal); Orbital Dynamics. 

The engineer in this role will identify and implement improvements to math models and simulation scenarios, analyze simulation data to evaluate system characteristics and performance, and support continual enhancements to the simulation architecture. Tasks can include but are not limited to developing standalone and integrated simulations, GNC models, and avionics models.

This position requires a self-motivated, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy with strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, and be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise. Finally, the most qualified candidate will be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner, must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program, and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop math models for spacecraft systems and subsystems including hardware and software.
• Develop simulations and scenarios to test nominal and off-nominal spacecraft operations.
• Perform analysis on simulation data to investigate spacecraft system performance.
• Present analysis results and their impact on spacecraft performance, vehicle design and mission design to customers.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to USG Facilities.
• B.S. in Aerospace or related disciplines with significant intern or project experience in software development, including overall project design, programming, testing, verification, and documentation.
• Experience or educational background in orbital mechanics, particularly rendezvous and proximity operations.
• Strong C/C and Python skills.
• Strong computer and software development skills in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with software version control tools such as git.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic. 

Desired:

• M.S. Aerospace or Modeling and Simulation and 10 years’ relevant work experience in aerospace software development projects.
• One or more related intern experiences.
• Experience with software simulation programming and scenario development, e.g., CACI/NASA Trick simulation is a plus.
• Experience with using NASA VERAS to generate analysis reports.
• Experience with spacecraft simulation development using NASA JEOD.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary : $58,000 - $115,900