Rendezvous and Proximity Operations GN&C Engineer
Barrios Technology
Houston, Texas
Job Description
Overview:
Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System. Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!
Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our long-term client relationship with Jacobs has led to a need for a
Rendezvous and Proximity Operations GN&C Engineer on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) contract at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).
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).
Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System.
The Rendezvous and Proximity Operations GN&C Engineer will:
- Certify GNC 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 GNC-related hazard reports and associated verification evidence, including communicating uncovered issues to a Safety Review Panel.
- Identify and recommend solutions to GNC/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.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
Currently enrolled in BS Degree program Engineering from an accredited engineering school with an anticipated graduation date no later than May 2023.
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- BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
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- BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus two (2) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
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- BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus five (5) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
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- BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's Degree, plus ten (10) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
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- BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's or higher degree, plus fifteen (15) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Experience with orbital mechanics and GNC principles.
- Knowledge in the development of GNC algorithms and analyzing system performance for spacecraft.
- Experience with design, verification, testing and operation of GNC hardware and software.
- Experience with the development of space system requirements and documents.
- Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering environment.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
- Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Preferences:
- MS in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on GNC, flight controls, and orbital mechanics.
- Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and capture/docking.
- Familiarity with spacecraft docking systems.
- Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GNC hardware and software.
- Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements, including safety and fault tolerance.
- Experience with NASA flight operations and procedures.
- Familiarity of NASA/JSC documentation databases and SharePoint sites.
- Experience with LINUX, Python, and C++.
- Experience with MATLAB and Simulink tool boxes.
- Experience with the NASA Trick simulation architecture and JEOD (JSC Engineering Orbital Dynamics) modeling package.
- Experience with Git version control.
Essential Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
- Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
- May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
- Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
- Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
- Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
- Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
- Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
- Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
- This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!
Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
