The Software Engineer - Genesis Analysis will support the JETS II contract in Houston, Texas. This position will work on NASA's Genesis Development and Analysis Team, which provides software development and analytic support for a variety of NASA and commercial programs using the Genesis Flight Mechanics Simulation tool.\n
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RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nDevelop multi-variable degree-of-freedom simulations and perform analysis of ascent, aerocapture, entry, descent, landing and trajectory design across the Orion and commercial crew programs.\nProvide software development and scripting of NASA's Genesis Flight Mechanics Simulation tool and related applications.\nDesign and execute analyses to compare the performance of different guidance algorithms.\nDemonstrate the use of Core Flight Systems (cFS) in Genesis.\nDevelop, integrate, and test new algorithms for evaluation of vehicle and mission performance.\nIntegrate Genesis with Core Flight Systems and other trajectory software and tools.\nDevelop requirements documentation for mission design products.\nProvide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processes.\nOther duties as assigned. \n\n
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REQUIRED:\n

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.\n
\n\nThis position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information. \nRequires a bachelor's degree in engineering.\nMust have 2+ years of recent and related experience. \nExperience with orbital mechanics and designing spacecraft trajectories.\nExperience with the development of spacecraft mission design algorithms.\nExperience analyzing spacecraft performance.\nExperience with 6-DOF spacecraft simulations.\nProficiency in C++, Python, and Linux.\nExperience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git\/GitLab.\nExperience developing, verifying, and validating simulation models.\nAble to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.\nAbility to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.\n\n
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DESIRED:\n\nA bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school with five (5) years of related engineering experience, a master's degree from an accredited engineering school and four (4) years of related engineering experience, or a Ph.D. from an accredited engineering school and zero (0) years of related experience.\nPhD in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on trajectory design, optimization, and orbital mechanics.\nProficiency in Julia.\n\n
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WORK LOCATION: \n\nThis position is located onsite. \nThis position offers a 9\/80 schedule, every other Friday off. \nThis position may require some travel. \n\n
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:\n

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification\/check process.\n
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:\n

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.\n
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STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMust have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.\nAll of Bastion's employees must be team players. \nAble to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.\nAble to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.\nMust have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.\nMust be organized with good time management skills.\nGenerally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.\nWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). \nMay require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).\nRegular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.\nAbility to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.\n\n
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BASTION BENEFITS:\n

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.\n
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ABOUT BASTION:\n

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.\n
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INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:\n

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.\n
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.\n
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Bastion participates in e-Verify.\n
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