Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Navigation Oversight Engineer (BT-24161) at Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

The Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Navigation Oversight Engineer will support the JETS II contract in Houston, Texas. This position will work on the JETS ISS Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) Team providing technical oversight, program integration and certification of ISS visiting vehicle Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems in support of commercial visiting vehicle missions to the International Space Station (ISS).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Certify GN&C system requirements compliance through review of analysis and test reports, including assessment of navigation sensor performance, trajectory dispersions, and other GN&C parameters.
• Certify fault tolerance safety requirements compliance through review of GN&C-related hazard reports and associated verification evidence, including communicating uncovered issues to a Safety Review Panel.
• Identify and recommend solutions to GN&C/Rendezvous and Proximity Operations performance related issues.
• Communicate status of compliance reviews to ISS program management.
• Conduct performance assessments on delivered GN&C data from visiting vehicle providers and provide feedback on compliance.
• Provide feedback on Monte Carlo trajectory analyses using independent 6 degrees-of-freedom simulations.
• Provide engineering inputs to operational products, such as flight rules and on-orbit demonstration plans.
• Provide console support during real-time ground monitoring of the visiting vehicle's GN&C system on missions.
• Maintain relationships with a diverse technical team, including personnel from engineering, safety, flight operations, crew office, and visiting vehicle providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Must have 2+ years of recent and related experience.
• Experience with orbital mechanics, and GN&C principles with an emphasis on navigation.
• Experience with navigation sensor selection (IMU, SIGI, Star Tracker, GPS, LIDAR, visible and infrared cameras, etc.), navigation filter design, and/or navigation architecture development.
• Knowledgeable of systems engineering and how it's applied at the GN&C subsystem level.
• Knowledge in the development of GN&C algorithms and analyzing system performance for spacecraft.
• Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C hardware and software.
• Experience with the development of space system requirements and documents.
• Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.

DESIRED:

• MS in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on GN&C, flight controls, and orbital mechanics.
• Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and capture/docking.
• Familiarity with spacecraft docking systems.
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements, including safety and fault tolerance.
• Experience with NASA flight operations and procedures.
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and SharePoint sites.
• Experience with LINUX, Python, and C/C++.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink toolboxes.
• Experience with the NASA Trick simulation architecture and JEOD (JSC Engineering Orbital Dynamics).
• Experience with Git/GitLab version control.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.
• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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