Lunar Lander Simulation Engineer

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 Lunar Lander Simulation Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If Selected You Will

• Develop, test, and analyze control systems in a 6-DOF GN&C environment
• Develop and evaluate Crew Displays
• Test and evaluate lunar lander handling qualities.
• Give in-person lunar lander simulation demonstrations and training.
• Develop and apply custom data models and algorithms to data sets.
• Formally review and document the results of program activities.
• Perform other duties as required
  
  

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 bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Understanding of control systems.
• Understanding of statistics.
• Familiar with Cooper-Harper ratings and handling qualities evaluation.
• Ability to teach people of various skill levels and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school and a minimum of three (3) years of related engineering experience, or a Master's degree or Ph.D. from an accredited engineering school.
• Understanding or experience with aircraft piloting, especially with vertical flight.
• Understanding of human factors.
• Familiarity with product development cycles.
• Significant coding ability (display development, post-processing, automated testing).
• Object oriented software development skills.
• Proficiency with Python.
• Proficiency with C/C .
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with NASA/TRICK simulation environment.
  
  

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.