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CACI International Inc · 2 months ago

NASA Space Vehicle and Robotics Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $128K/yr

CACI International Inc is seeking a Space Vehicle and Robotics Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support NASA's Generic Robotics On-Orbit Trainer (GROOT) spacecraft simulation. The role involves software development, math model development, and simulation integration to enhance on-orbit training for the United States Space Force.

Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop requirements for space vehicle system and subsystem simulation math models

Develop simulation architecture and design requirements

Design and develop math models for spacecraft systems and subsystems including hardware and software

Develop simulation scenarios to test nominal and off-nominal spacecraft operations

Develop software for generic spacecraft and robotic systems

Perform analysis on simulation data to investigate spacecraft system performance

Present analysis results and their impact on spacecraft performance, vehicle design and mission design to customers

Qualification

Spacecraft domain experienceSoftware developmentMath model developmentC/C++PythonLinux environmentSimulation integrationContinuous Integration toolsSoftware version controlCustomer relationship skillsCommunication skillsTeam-orientedPositive attitude

Required

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to USG Facilities

B.S. in Aerospace or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines with experience in software development, including overall project design, programming, testing, verification, and documentation

Experience working with software simulation, math model development, and real time software applications

Experience with one or more spacecraft domain including avionics command and data handling, robotics, electrical power, environmental control and life support, fluids and thermal, orbital dynamics, robotic dynamics, guidance, navigation, and controls, and mechanical, dynamics and control

Experience with C/C++ and Python in a Linux environment

Experience with software version control tools such as git

Experience with Continuous Integration tools and methods

Strong computer and software skills in both Linux and Windows environments

Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision

Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic

Preferred

M.S. Aerospace or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Modeling and Simulation and relevant work experience in aerospace software development projects

Military Service (Active or Reserve) or experience working with the DoD is desired but not required

Experience with simulation and math model validation processes

Experience with software simulation programming and scenario development, e.g., CACI/NASA Trick simulation is a plus

Experience with simulation graphics, Unity, Unreal Engine

Experience in multi-threaded programming or 1553 bus protocol

Experience with spacecraft simulation development using NASA JEOD

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Company

CACI International Inc

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