Aerospace Engineer, AST, Navigation Guidance and Control Systems

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Full time

Serves as a technical engineering authority and proven leader in GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) hardware development and testing within the Aeroscience and Flight Mechanics Division (AFMD).

Monitors vendor hardware development including developing specifications, supporting hardware project management reviews, development, testing processes, and assessing qualifications/acceptance testing.

Oversees integration testing of GNC hardware within hardware-in-the-loop test facilities and at the vehicle level including participation in verification of hardware for flight.

Certifies GNC hardware for flight within major engineering programs such as Orion.

Monitors GNC hardware during flight including support of flight rules and procedures, pre-flight and real-time Mission Evaluation Room (MER) support, and post-flight performance assessments.

Manages hardware laboratories within AFMD and monitors contractor hardware laboratories which are used to perform GNC hardware testing.
Represents AFMD at the directorate level for GNC hardware development and testing processes.
Mentors and provides technical oversight to younger engineers in the discipline of GNC hardware development, integration, and test.

Builds partnerships with academia and industry to advance the state of the art in GNC hardware development and test processes.

Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation.

Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.



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