Gateway Mission Design Engineer - Space Systems

Company Profile

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) develops, integrates, and applies new and innovative technologies to meet the challenges of working in space and other harsh environments. We are ideally positioned to meet the growing needs of NASA and the expanding commercial and Department of Defense (DOD) markets.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Gateway Mission Design Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Materials Analysis section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Gateway Mission Design Engineer, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and two (2) years of experience. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available

Duties And Responsibilities

This new position is on the JETS Gateway Mission Design Team providing mission analysis and design across the Artemis Program.

The Selected Applicant Will

- Support state-of-the-art research in cislunar astrodynamics and spacecraft mission design for multi-vehicle architecture.

- Generate strategies for operating in cislunar space for a range of vehicle capabilities.

- Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for evaluation of vehicle and mission performance.

- Provide software development and scripting in orbit analysis software tools, such as FreeFlyer, Monte, or GMAT.

- Develop requirements verification documentation for mission design products.

- Provide recommendations for improvements in software/data products.

- Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering and two (2) or more years of related work experience.

- Experience with cislunar astrodynamics and dynamical systems theory.

- Experience with development of spacecraft mission design algorithms and analyzing spacecraft performance.

- Experience developing, verifying, and validating simulation models.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Experience working in a team environment.

- Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative environment.

- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.

- Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at meetings.

- Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred

- PhD in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on trajectory design, optimization, and orbital mechanics.

- Experience with the Gateway and/or Artemis Program.

- Experience with spacecraft Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking.

- Experience in spacecraft orbit determination and non-linear filtering techniques.

- Experience with 3-DOF spacecraft simulations.

- Proficiency in software development using programming languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB or Julia.

- Experience with product delivery and management.

- Experience with source code management tools such as Git/GitLab and continuous integration systems such as Gitlab.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.