Advanced Mission Design Engineer - Space Systems

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.

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Advanced 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 On-Orbit GB&C and Flight Mechanics 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 an Advanced 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 a minimum of 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**

Some of your major responsibilities will include:

* Provide mission analysis and design across the Orion and commercial crew programs.

* Provide trajectory products supporting spacecraft mission design & analysis for advanced Orion crewed missions such as Artemis I-III and related missions.

* Perform trajectory optimization runs to characterize vehicle performance and mission availability for a variety of scenarios.

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

* Provide software development and scripting of NASA's Copernicus trajectory optimization tool and related applications.

* Integrate Copernicus with 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.

REQUIRED

• A BS Engineering degree from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
  
• Experience with orbital mechanics and designing spacecraft trajectories.
  
• Experience with development of spacecraft mission design algorithms and analyzing spacecraft performance.
  
• Experience developing, verifying, and validating simulation models.
  
• Experience working in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractors.
  

PREFERRED

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

* Experience with 3-DOF spacecraft simulations.

* Proficiency in software development using programming languages such as Modern Fortran, Python, C++, bash, and Julia.

* Experience with Python package management systems such as conda/mamba.

* Experience with 3D graphics libraries such as OpenSceneGraph, OpenGL, and OpenFrames.

* Experience with GUI development in Python and Qt.

* Experience with multiple operating systems such as Windows, macOS Linux.

* Experience with product delivery and management.

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

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.

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.

- 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.