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Astrion

Orion GN&C Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$94K - $136K/yr

Remote for NASA Johnson Space Center Status: Full Time Clearance: Background check U.S. Citizenship ... Proficiency with C/C++ and Python * Significant knowledge of GN&C * Experience in the following ...

Lancium

SCADA Engineer

The Woodlands, TX · On-site +1

This is a remote position however individuals must currently reside in Texas. Who We Are Lancium ... Python scripting * Alarming & notifications * Tag Historian * Reporting * Hands-on PLC ...

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Search & Comparison IntentLooking for short-term, flexible Python projectsSeeking ongoing or long-term Python development roles

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Orion GN&C Engineer

Astrion

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

$94K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Overview

Orion GN&C Engineer

Location: Remote for NASA Johnson Space Center
Status: Full Time

Clearance: Background check

U.S. Citizenship required

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 Orion GN&C Engineer to join the team with Astrion, a teammate company. This position is opened to remote work.

QUALIFICATION / SKILLS

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.

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area
  • Significant experience with MATLAB including Simulink, Stateflow, and Autocode
  • Proficiency with C/C++ and Python
  • Significant knowledge of GN&C
  • Experience in the following flight software specialty areas:
    • GN&C software development
    • Software process and procedure development
    • Software Integration and Build Management
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees

DESIRED QUALIFICATION / SKILLS

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
  • Significant experience with C, C++, and Python
  • Experience with TRICK/JEOD simulation architecture
  • Safety and flight-critical embedded software development
  • Object-oriented software development
  • Knowledgeable in source code control
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and evaluate safety-critical flight software
  • Utilize Matlab/Simulink/Autocode skills to update Orion GN&C Flight Software
  • Utilize Python & C/C++ skills to analyze and test Orion GN&C Flight Software
  • Further, develop flight software processes and procedures
  • Perform deep-dive analyses of flight and simulation software
  • Perform other duties as required

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