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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves. We remain committed to maintaining a safe environment for hiring as we look forward to the future of work. Click here for information on Aerospace's COVID-19 directives and safety procedures implemented to keep our workplace safe.In this role you will support NASA in being the lead of a team that advises the ISS increment mission management that visiting vehicles are safe to approach and dock/berth as well as depart from the ISS.This position will be located on-site in Houston, TXWhat You'll Be Doing- By performing the tasks below, considering the environmental factors, ISS inclination, orbital dynamic plan of the ISS and spacecraft, the contractor shall approve the approach, rendezvous, and docking/berthing of visiting vehicles to the ISS.
- By performing the tasks below, considering the environmental factors, ISS inclination, orbital dynamic plan of the ISS and spacecraft, the contractor shall approve the un-docking/disembarking and departure of visiting vehicles from the ISS.
- Review and maintain understanding of the visiting vehicle GNC and RPO system requirements and their appropriate verification methods
- Perform GNC/RPO systems analyses to verify compatibility of the visiting vehicle with their defined functional and performance requirements for the mission
- Identify and participate in the resolution of GNC/RPO performance related issues and approve the developed solution of issues
- Expertise in analyzing system performance for visiting spacecraft to their unique GNC/RPO algorithms and simulation models
- Review and revise GNC and RPO specifics of NASA Interface Requirements Document (IRD)
- Maintain relationships with a diverse technical teams, including personnel from engineering, safety, flight operations, crew office, and providers
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
- Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
- Familiarity with ISS documentation databases and SharePoint sites
- A bachelor's degree or advanced degree from an accredited program in a technical discipline
- 8+ years' working in GNC, Rendezvous and Proximity operations and Docking and Berthing operations
- Have experience with spacecraft navigation topics, such as estimation theory, covariance analysis, orbital propagation and perturbation, relative navigation, rendezvous and proximity operations, collision avoidance, formation flight, or space situational awareness.
- Have an analyst (setting up and executing batch simulation runs, custom post processing, drawing trends and insights) of (Space Domain Awareness, SIGINT, Special Comms, Directed Energy, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations)
- Knowledge of space flight certification processes to ensure performance and safety requirements are met
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to work within a team environment, where the team is distributed across multiple agencies, organizations, projects and programs
- Ability to identify and communicate concerns to leadership in a diplomatic manner
- U.S citizenship is required
- Have the knowledge of various current visiting vehicles allowed to dock/berth with the ISS (e.g. SpaceX Crew and Cargo and Cygnus)
- Experience working with/on the ISS program within GNC or trajectory areas.
- Understanding of the ISS management, operations, and problem resolution processes
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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