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CACI International Inc · 5 months ago

Senior NASA Space Vehicle Modeling and Simulation Engineer

US TX Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$76K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

CACI International Inc is seeking a Senior Space Vehicle Modeling and Simulation Engineer to work with NASA's human-rated spacecraft systems in support of the nation’s space exploration initiatives. The role involves developing math models and simulations for NASA's Artemis program and requires strong technical expertise along with excellent communication and customer relationship skills.

Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Space vehicle system and subsystem simulation math model requirements, architecture definition, and design

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

Distributed simulation development

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 experienceC/C++ programmingPython programmingSimulation developmentLinux environmentMath model developmentSoftware version controlContinuous IntegrationWork ethicTeam-orientedCommunication skills

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

5+ years minimum experience working with simulation, math model development, and real time software applications. Greater experience is highly valued

5+ years minimum experience with one or more spacecraft domain including avionics command and data handling, electrical power, environmental control and life support, fluids and thermal, orbital dynamics, robotic dynamics, Guidance, Navigation, and Controls, and mechanical, dynamics and control. Greater experience is highly valued

5+ years minimum experience with C/C++ and Python in a Linux environment. Greater experience is highly valued

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

Experience with simulation and math model validation processes

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

Experience with NASA / CACI General-Use Nodal Network Solver (GUNNS)

Experience developing simulations with High Level Architecture (HLA) or other distributed simulation methods

Experience in multi-threaded programming and Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE)

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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At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.

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Arlington, Virginia, USA

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