Senior Aerospace Simulation Developer #ADV000A22
Amentum Space Exploration Division
Huntsville, AL
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description:
Analysis of launch vehicle and spacecraft, dynamics, equations of motion, and trajectories to assess performance of spacecraft ascent trajectories, mission analysis, and related studies
Modeling ascent and in-space environments, errors, disturbances, GNandC algorithms, sensors, actuators, and mechanisms
Simulate and analyze nominal, contingency, and failure scenarios during ascent and in-space flight
Develop algorithms and tools to analyze 6 DOF trajectories using Monte Carlo techniques
Execute/modify existing software/scripts in C, Python, C++
Help develop and improve NASAs MAVERIC simulation
Day to day activities include:
Dynamic modeling of 6 DOF single body systems.
Creating, editing and debugging software written in C, Python, Matlab, Fortran, and C++.
Optimization and improvement of analysis tools and GNandC models.
Working with GNandC leads and other engineering disciplines.
Supporting the verification and validation of technical products.
Creation and review of engineering and software documentation.
Prepare and Present technical reports and briefings.
Job Requirements:
A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 19 years of experience; an MS with at least 23 years of experience, or a BS with at least 25 years of experience.
The candidate is REQUIRED to have the following skills and experiences:
C and/or programming experience, preferably both
Python programming experience
BASH experience
Software and simulation integration OR Modeling and simulation experience
To 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:
Dynamically model 6 DOF single body systems.
Matlab, Fortran, C++ programming experience.
Familiarity with Linux, Bash, and the use of computational clusters/servers.
Support the design, integration, and analysis of GNandC products.
Configure, conduct, and analyze 6-DOF Monte Carlo simulations.
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