CACI International Inc · 2 months ago
NASA Space Vehicle Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$76K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expCACI International Inc is looking for an experienced Space Vehicle Modeling and Simulation Engineer to work with NASA's human-rated spacecraft systems in support of the Nation’s space exploration initiative. The role involves math model and simulation development, integration, verification and validation on Linux PC platforms, focusing on the Artemis program for NASA space vehicles.
Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop space vehicle system and subsystem simulation math model requirements, verify model requirements, and validate the simulation and models
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
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
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, validation, and documentation
5+ years of experience working with aerospace vehicle simulations and math model development. Greater experience is highly valued
5+ years of experience with simulation and math model verification and validation processes
5+ years minimum experience with C++ and Python in a Linux environment. Greater experience is highly valued
Experience with software version control tools such as git
Strong computer and software skills in Linux 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 NASA NPR 7150.2 Class C Certification requirements
Experience with software simulation programming and scenario development, e.g., NASA / CACI Trick simulation is a plus
Experience with NASA's VERAS Python tool suite is a plus
Experience with spacecraft simulation development using NASA JEOD
5+ years of experience with one or more spacecraft domain including orbital dynamics; robotic dynamics; Guidance, Navigation, and Controls; flexible body dynamics; vehicle kinematics; sensors; and effectors. Greater experience is highly valued
Experience with Continuous Integration tools and methods
Experience with Monte Carlo simulation methods
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Family support
Continuing education
Time off benefits
Company
CACI International Inc
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
John Mengucci
President & CEO
Darryl W Burke
Senior Vice President / Air Force Client Executive
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