Model Engineer

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

The Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering & Test Contract (COMET) at Kennedy Space Center supports NASA's next great adventure to "Explore the Moon to Mars" and we want you to be a part of it! Join us in the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a Team member where "Boots on the Ground are Putting Boots on the Moon." As a member of the Model and Simulation team, candidates will perform as modelers in the development of a large-scale Command and Control system for both launch and vehicle processing.

Under general supervision, the candidate will design, construct, and test complex, detailed physics-based simulation models of Ground Support Equipment using MATLAB/Simulink. MATLAB/Simulink tools will be used to convert the models to source code. Candidate will apply a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of model development to complete difficult assignments. Work activities include preparing documentation to include detailed charts and diagrams to assist in problem analysis and VV&A activities.

Candidate will utilize specified development methods, processes, and approaches working within an assigned area of responsibility, and while participating in work group efforts. Candidate will also be required to perform other job duties as assigned to accomplish goals and objectives of the Simulation Team and Control & Data organization as a whole.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution and four years related experience.

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.

• Experience with the construction of simulations and creation of custom physical system models in professional or academic environment.
• Programming experience in MATLAB, Simulink, S-Functions, custom block sets, callbacks for custom Simulink blocks, VV&A, system integration, Simulink Real Time Workshop, C/C++, Python and Linux. Ability to read and work from schematic drawings of equipment.
• User level proficiency in Linux.
• Experience in a space related field

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.

• Full-time work hours.
• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Shift work may be required.

• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
• Must be…