Flight Mechanics Engineer for Space Launch System (ES)

Description

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks to design and integrate GN&C systems for NASA projects ranging from NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) to NASA’s Human Lander System. We are searching for highly qualified candidates to support NASA’s Flight Dynamics Team in the Guidance, Navigation, & Mission Analysis branch at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. This exciting work will serve as a critical step in sending humans back to the Moon, Mars and beyond!

Job Functions

• Analysis of launch vehicle and spacecraft, dynamics, equations of motion, and trajectories to assess performance of spacecraft ascent trajectories, mission analysis, and related studies
• Dynamics modeling of 6 DOF single body systems
• Modeling ascent and in-space environments, errors, disturbances, GN&C algorithms, sensors, actuators, and mechanisms
• Simulate and analyze nominal, contingency, and failure scenarios during ascent and in-space flight
• Develop algorithms and tools to analyze 6 DOF trajectories using Monte Carlo techniques
• Execute/modify existing software/scripts in C, Python, C++, and Matlab
• Help develop and improve NASA’s MAVERIC simulation

Qualifications

• A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Typical experience requirements are the equivalent of: Ph.D., with minimum of 4 years of experience, MS with at least 8 years of experience, or BS with at least 10-15 years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Duties

• Dynamic modeling of 6 DOF single body systems
• Create, edit, and debug software written in C, Python, Matlab, Fortran, and C++
• Optimization and improvement of analysis tools and GN&C models
• Work with GN&C leads and other engineering disciplines
• Support the verification and validation of technical products
• Create and review engineering and software documentation
• Prepare and Present technical reports and briefings

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%)
• Sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%)
• Ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%)

Compensation Details

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance