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Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations GN&C Engineer

Location:
Houston, TX
Description:

BT-23023 Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement and an exceptional work environment. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers. The Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations GN&C Engineer will support the JETS II contract supporting NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. 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. REQUIRED: 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. This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information. Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2+ 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. DESIRED: MS in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on GNC, flight controls, and orbital mechanics. Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and capture/docking. Experience developing, verifying, and validating simulation models. Familiarity with spacecraft docking systems. Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements, including safety and fault tolerance. WORK LOCATION: This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off. STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS: Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite. All of Bastion's employees must be team players. Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented. Must be organized with good time management skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task. Will work with, and around, standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.). 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. 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). 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. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED: All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process. DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED: All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs. BASTION BENEFITS: Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development . INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Bastion participates in e-Verify. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Bastion Technologies
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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