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Lunar Gateway Space Vehicle Systems Modeling + Simulation Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: NACI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: Continental US
What You'll Get to Do:
CACI is looking for a Space Vehicle Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer to work with NASA's human-rated spacecraft systems in support of our Nation's space exploration effort at NASA / Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Candidates should have strong interest in spacecraft vehicles and systems, enjoy working with software, and most of all, possess a great passion to contribute to our Nation's exploration of space.
This work involves math model and simulation development, simulation integration, and distributed simulation development on Linux PC platforms using the Trick Simulation Environment and Development Toolkit developed by CACI. Individual will integrate third-party simulations with Trick-based simulations developed at NASA in support of the Gateway program. It may also include conducting analyses of complex space vehicle systems and will development high-fidelity simulation math models. The ideal candidate has spacecraft domain experience in one or more of the following areas: avionics command and data handling; electrical power; environmental control and life support; fluids and thermal; orbital dynamics; Guidance, Navigation, and Control; and mechanical, dynamics and control.
This work takes place in a highly stimulating environment and is critical in the human space exploration initiative. The position requires a self-motivated, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy, strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise. Finally, the most qualified candidate will be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner, must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program, and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles.
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