Genesis Analysis / Software Engineer

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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Genesis Analysis / Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . This position will work on NASA's Genesis Development and Analysis Team, which provides software development and analytic support for a variety of NASA and commercial programs using the Genesis Flight Mechanics Simulation tool. If selected you will: Develop multi-variable degree-of-freedom simulations and perform analysis of ascent, aerocapture, entry, descent, landing and trajectory design across the Orion and commercial crew programs. Provide software development and scripting of NASA's Genesis Flight Mechanics Simulation tool and related applications. Design and execute analyses to compare the performance of different guidance algorithms. Demonstrate the use of Core Flight Systems (cFS) in Genesis. Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for evaluation of vehicle and mission performance. Integrate Genesis with Core Flight Systems and other trajectory software and tools. Develop requirements documentation for mission design products. Provide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processes. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications: 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 and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Experience with orbital mechanics and designing spacecraft trajectories. Experience with the development of spacecraft mission design algorithms. Experience analyzing spacecraft performance. Experience with 6-DOF spacecraft simulations. Proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux. Experience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git/GitLab. Experience developing, verifying, and validating simulation models. Excellent communication skills. Able to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees. Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering team. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision. Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings. Experience with Microsoft Office products.​ Preferred Qualifications: ​A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school with five (5) years of related engineering experience, a master's degree from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of related engineering experience, or a Ph.D. from an accredited engineering school and zero (0) years of related experience. PhD in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on trajectory design, optimization, and orbital mechanics. Proficiency in Julia.​ Benefits Competitive pay Positive work-life balance 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability 11 paid holidays annually Generous PTO 401k after 12 months of service with employer match Education assistance Relocation assistance (if applicable) Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.