Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate safety-critical flight software.
• Develop, integrate, test, validate, and verify GN&C algorithms and requirements.
• Use MATLAB, Simulink, Autocode, Python, and C/C++ to update, analyze, and test GN&C flight software.
• Perform deep-dive analyses of flight and simulation software.
• Recommend improvements to flight software, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with experience in the field or a related area.
• Significant knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control and experience with 6-DOF algorithms and simulations.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with validation and verification of GN&C algorithms and requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
• Preferred: master’s degree in engineering with three or more years of experience, or a PhD in engineering or a related field.
• Preferred: significant experience with C, C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, and Autocode.
• Preferred: safety- and flight-critical embedded software development, source-code control, continuous integration, and Agile software development.
• Preferred: experience with GN&C software development, software process and procedure development, and software integration and build management.
• Preferred: experience with Kalman filters, neural networks, UDU factorization, advanced smoothers, artificial intelligence or machine learning, and TRICK/JEOD simulation architecture.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required, and the candidate must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch.
• 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, life, and pet insurance; benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

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