US Deorbit Vehicle GN&C Simulation Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
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 US Deorbit Vehicle GN&C Simulation Engineer to join the JETS II contract with Oceaneering, a teammate company.
This position will work on the US Deorbit Vehicle (USDV) Team providing sim and modeling support of the USDV ISS visiting vehicle Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems in support of the final mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The selected applicant will:
- Provide math modeling, simulation development, integration, and testing of USDV GN&C systems using an established software process.
- Perform and document simulation verification and validation (V&V)
- Create and deliver math model and simulation documentation
- Identify team simulation tasks, resolve simulation issues, and assist team members
- Directly interact with the NASA customers and contractors during technical meetings and working groups
- Maintain relationships with a diverse technical team
- Perform other duties as required.
Requisition
Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or a related field) from an ABET accredited engineering school
- Experience with Linux, C/C++, FORTRAN, and Python
- Experience with version control systems
- Experience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principles
- Experience developing, verifying, and validating math models and simulations
- Knowledge in the development of GN&C algorithms and spacecraft system analysis
- Ability to apply knowledge/experience towards timely completion of technical products & services
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work in a multi-company team environment
- Strong leadership skills
Requisition Preferences:
- MS in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on GN&C, flight controls, and orbital mechanics
- Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking
- Experience with the Station/Orbiter Multibody Berthing/Docking Analysis Tool (SOMBAT)
- Experience with Git/Git Lab
- Experience with JSC TRICK Simulation Environment
- Experience with NASA NPR-7150.2
- Experience with simulation visualization and graphics packages
- Experience in product delivery and management
- Experience with requirements management tools
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
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
- 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
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