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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ISS Robotics Software Integration System Engineer to join our team with JETS II.

The ISS Robotics Software Integration System Engineer will:

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  Participate as a member of the robotics software system engineering team to provide "cradle to grave" engineering support services for requirements definition, system analysis, design, integration, test, verification, and on-orbit operations of hardware and software for ISS utilization customers and ISS system providers requiring robotic support for handling visiting free flyer vehicles

Duties include:

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  Establish software requirements for the MSS end user
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  Provide consulting assistance to the MSS end user to properly apply those requirements to their system design
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  Provide analytical support of the end users system design for identifying potential non-standard services (e.g., robotic workstation testing at Johnson Space Center facilities)
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  Provide consulting assistance to the MSS end user to understand verification processes so they can provide necessary and sufficient evidence for successful verification closures
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  Provide technical analysis and approval of verification data submittals
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  Provide technical support for programmatic forums, including participating in ISS boards and panels, regular project tag- ups and reviews
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  Provide technical support to identify and resolve robotic related technical and safety issues for ground processing, flight environments, visiting vehicle operations, and on-orbit robotic transfer
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  Provide technical support to the MSS SM to review programmatic documentation and identify impacts to robotics
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  Provide technical support for resolution of robotic related issues during design, test, and on-orbit operations of visiting vehicles
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  Perform other analyses as necessary and/or as requested to further develop robot system operations concepts for ISS integration
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  Provide technical support for the Software Development and Integration Lab (SDIL) MSS and Robotics Workstation (RWS) flight software testing and post testing analysis
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  Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidates experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

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  Requires a bachelors degree in Engineering in the field or in a related area
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  Experience or course work in robotics requirements, design, development, and test Requisition

Requisition Preferences:

Experience or course work in:

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  Software integration and testing
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  Software programming
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  Systems engineering
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  System verification
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  Python
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  Matlab
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  Robotics analysis
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  Familiar with ISS Analysis Coordinate System (ISSACS)
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  Familiar with Visiting Vehicle Local Vertical Local Horizontal (LVLH) Coordinate System
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  Familiar with Orbital Mechanics
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  Highly effective communication skills, including verbal and technical writing
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  Proficiency with MS Office applications
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  Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing engineering environment with demanding customers on a compressed schedule
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  Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
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  Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
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  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.

Benefits