HLS Flight Mechanics Systems Engineer #ADV000AI1/3 Position Available In Madison, Alabama

The HLS Ascent Segment Lead Engineer stewards a team of engineers across NASA centers that perform independent navigation analysis and simulation for the Human Lander System (HLS) program to assess and communicate risk to the HLS Chief Engineer and HLS commercial partners. This position will require demonstrated strong leadership and communications skills as well as strong technical background, including flight mechanics, modeling and sim, and other GNC experience.

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

ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team!

Description:

Serves as Technical Points of Contact for top level requirements and therefore will be responsible for coordinating the NASA certification of the requirements through reviewingo the Verification Events/DVOs,o hazard reports,o testing that is relevant to this phase (i.e., optical navigation, NRI burn accuracy), etc. (planning, execution, and post-test evaluation)Have a thorough understanding of the condition of the vehicle on the surface through NRI through insight activities includingo Integrated vehicle performanceo Hardware performanceo Communication with EVA and Eartho Crew interactions including EVA and inspection of the vehicle post landing and pre-launcho Launch preparation and planning vehicle functional design (HW/SW interactions, Fault protections, modalities, abort scenarios in this segment, etc.)o Vehicle monitoring during ascent and coast phaseo Monitor need for Trajectory correction maneuvers to minimize errors at NRHO insertionWorks with DLs to ensure HLS vehicle performance on ascent are within subsystem design parameters and are consistent with other subsystem performance per the expected ascent environment (dynamic lighting, thermal, communication conditions, etc.).Writes and maintains an Insight Plan; ensures that the requested level of insight requested by the DLs is adequate for the integrated analysis needed for the Ascent segmentMaintains awareness of how events in other mission segments may impact the Ascent segmentConsiders contingency and abort scenarios; identifies trades or insight needed to characterize vehicle contingency performance; works with provider and/or DLs to identify tests, analysis, etc.

Identify concern items and risks; develop mitigation strategies and trigger datesTravels to various locations for testing, TIMs, F2F meetings, etc. as needed.

Sets up Technical Interchange Meetings to address specific technical and integration issuesWeekly and monthly reporting of activitiesReview HLS for milestone reviews and major project reviews.

Identifies and defines tasks for analysis cycles.

Job Requirements:

A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Physics or related field is required. A degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred.(AI1) Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 4 years of experience; MS with at least 8 years of experience, or a BS with at least 10 years of experience.(AI3) Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 14 years of experience; MS with at least 18 years of experience, or a BS with at least 20 years of experience.

Required:

Significant flight mechanics experienceTechnical leadership experienceSystems ngineering experienceSignificant Programming experience in Python or MatlabTo be successful in this position, the applicant must be detail oriented, work independently and collaboratively, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and will typically possess some of the following skills:

Simulation integration / modeling and simulationPython, Fortran, C++, Matlab and Simulink programming experienceSupport the design, integration, and analysis of GNandC products.

Configure, conduct, and analyze 6-DOF Monte Carlo simulations.

Familiarity with Linux, Bash, and the use of computational clusters/servers