Space Flight Dynamics Docking Engineer

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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Space Flight Dynamics Docking Engineer to join the JETSII Contract.

This position will be performing analysis, verification, and testing of the docking systems used in NASA's human spaceflight programs. This includes Orion, the Human Landing Systems, the International Space Station, and others.

The position will require the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

- Perform modeling and simulation of nonlinear contact dynamics using commercial and in-house code bases; develop new models, typically in the NASA-developed Trick Simulation Environment (using C/C++),MSC Adams, or similar tools.

- Understand and model the dynamics of complex, multi-body mechanical systems.

- Understanding of control systems.

- Perform structural loads and dynamics analysis.

- Perform verification of mechanical system requirements through test and analysis.

- Perform simulation-based analysis using Monte-Carlo methods.

- Perform data post-processing, reduction, and visualization using commercial and in-house code bases, as well as develop additional data processing tools, typically in Python.

- Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

• ​Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or in a related engineering field.

• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++.

• Familiarity with desktop software applications, MS Office is required.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Requisition Preferences:

• ​MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

• Coursework or previous experience with numerical methods and rigid body dynamics.

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop simulation and testing.

• Experience developing software for modeling, analysis, and/or data acquisition.

• Experience with NASA-developed Trick Simulation Environment.

• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command line interface

• Familiarity with the International Docking System Standard (IDSS) and IDSS-compliant mechanisms

• Familiarity with MSC ADAMS 

 Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

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.

Other Essential Functions

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.

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