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Jacobs Orion Navigation Data Scientist in Houston, Texas
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. Jacobs is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
Our long-term client relationship with NASA has led to the need for an Orion Navigation Data Scientist to support the development, testing and verification of navigation algorithms/systems for the NASA/JSC Orion Project. The selected candidate will join our team with JETS II Teammate company, GeoControl Systems, Inc.
The selected applicant will:
Support development of navigation algorithms for the integrated GN&C system for NASA spacecraft
Support testing and analysis of navigation algorithms in a 6-DOF GN&C environment
Data mining, preprocessing, and validating the data to be used for analysis
Utilize object-oriented software skills to efficiently utilize large data sets to perform verification and validation analyses of navigation flight software
Develop and apply custom data models and algorithms to data sets
Utilize Hardware-in-the-Loop data to verify navigation flight software
Perform analyses in support of operational flight rule development
Formally document the results of all design and analysis activities
Perform other duties as required
Here’s what you’ll need :
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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.
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering with experience in the field or in a related area
Object oriented software development skills.
Extensive experience programming in Python
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees.
Requisition Preferences:
Requires at least a bachelor’s degree in data science or engineering and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area
Minimum of MS in Data Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
5 or more years of experience in the field
Proficiency with C/C
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink.
Knowledge in the design, analysis, and implementation of navigation algorithms
Experience with spacecraft simulation modeling and analysis of integrated GN&C systems
Knowledge of inertial measurement units, GPS, star trackers, sun sensors, or barometric altimeters
Experience with NASA/TRICK simulation environment.
Hardware-in-the-loop lab data handling experience
Safety and flight critical embedded software development.
Familiarity with relative navigation concepts
Coursework and/or in-depth knowledge of:
Extended Kalman Filtering
Linear and non-linear state estimation theory
Linear covariance analysis
AI & Machine Learning
Numerical methods
Astrodynamics
Agile software development experience
Why Join Our Team?
Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!
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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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