HLS Navigation Aerospace Engineer

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The HLS Navigation Aerospace Engineer models the navigation systems of the Human Lander System (HLS) for NASAs HLS program. From sensor fusion and sensor model development to descent dynamics and visualization this position will require a well-rounded background of navigation skills experience with computer programming and the desire to perform high fidelity analyses to ensure successful navigation and landing of the HLS systems.

Description

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) Guidance Navigation and Control (GN&C) team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks to design and integrate GN&C systems for NASA projects ranging from NASAs Space Launch System(SLS) to NASAs Human Lander System. We are searching for highly qualified candidates to support NASAs Flight Dynamics Team in the Guidance Navigation & Mission Analysis branch at NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center. This exciting work will serve as a critical step in sending humans back to the Moon Mars and beyond!

ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership competitive compensation and rewarding career paths. Come join our team!

Job Functions:

• Participate in the insight/oversight effort of the MSFC HLS GNC group with regards to all aspects of the navigation system

• Assist with Modeling and Simulation efforts to analyze the landing performance of HLS descent trajectories to the surface of the Moon

• Lead efforts to integrate all relevant models into a MATLAB/Simulink 6-DoF simulation including Terrain Relative Navigation (TRN) Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) Radar Lidar and Camera sensor models

• Tune modify and enhance Kalman Filter sensor fusion capabilities and assess limitations of various partner approaches

• Perform trade studies to assess navigation performance under dispersed model parameters to assess uncertainty and evaluate navigation margins for government Design Reference Missions and government partners

• Assess partner test data and partner sensors and models

• Communicate directly with partners about the risks of their design and provide constructive feedback on possible improvements

• Tasking may also include use or development of visualization tools of landing sites to aid navigation analysis.

• Execute/modify existing software/scripts in Python Matlab Fortran C

Provide demonstrated (minimum of 4 years) expertise to support the Human Landing Systems (HLS) program navigation team as part of the Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) discipline. Specifically this task will entail deep technical analysis as part of a team of navigation engineers helping model HLS descent trajectories to the surface of the Moon. Programming skills and mentoring abilities are highly desired.

Qualifications

A degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics or related field from an ABET accredited institution is required. Typical experience requirements are the equivalent of a PhD with at least 14 years of experience a Masters with at least 18 years of experience or BS with at least 20 years of experience.

To be successful in this position the applicant must be detail oriented work independently and collaboratively possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and will typically possess some of the following skills:

• Extensive navigation experience

• Modeling and Simulation Integration experience

• Radar and LIDAR experience

• Terrain Relative Navigation experience

• Dynamically model descent systems

• Design of Experiments experience

• Python Fortran C programming experience

• Familiarity with Linux Bash and the use of computational clusters/servers

• Support the design integration and analysis of GN&C products.

• Configure conduct and analyze 6-DOF Monte Carlo simulations.
  

The candidate is REQUIRED to have the following skills and experiences:

• Matlab & Simulink experience

• Sensor fusion and Kalman Filtering experience relating to either onboard strap-on navigation (e.g. IMU Radar/Lidar TRN) OR deep space navigation (e.g. ground tracking orbit determination)

• US Citizenship and STAR ID is required

• Duties

  Day to day activities include:

  • Participation in the HLS navigation teams modeling and simulation of HLS descent including simulation integration visualization analysis and trade studies

  • Interfacing with commercial HLS partners and other NASA centers

  • Debriefs to HLS partners and HLS Chief Engineers

  • Dynamic modeling descent trajectory of HLS

  • Creating editing and debugging software written in Matlab/Simulink Python Fortran and C/C.

  • Optimization and improvement of analysis tools and GN&C models.

  • Working with GN&C leads and other engineering disciplines.

  • Supporting the verification and validation of technical products.

  • Creation and review of engineering and software documentation.

  • Preparing and presenting technical reports and briefings.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear concise accurate and timely communication both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers management and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers management and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer a telephone fax machine copier calculator and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30-4:30 Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to make rational decisions and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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