Vehicle Systems Integration Engineer

• Full time position will perform analysis in support of integrated visiting vehicle requirements associated with ISS dynamic operations, energy balance analysis & power transfer coordination as well as various ISS end-of-life special studies. In this multi-disciplinary role, you will develop skills in systems integration involving several international/commercial partners while also being called on to perform team mentoring, management briefings and other duties as assigned.

• Technical and operational knowledge of ISS systems architecture, structures, flight schedules and environments
• Understanding of LEO orbital dynamics/conditions, spacecraft navigation/control and docking/berthing limits
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in a proactive team environment
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Power Point) Strong organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills Experience using visual basic or python for engineering analysis
• Previous NASA support experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with NASA flight rules, NASA hazard/safety databases Experience with JAMA/ASDB applications
• Understanding of visiting vehicle and ISS thruster hardware/software capabilities
• Experience analyzing space for jettison/deployment events, visiting vehicle traffic and reboost operations
• Experience integrating ISS visiting vehicles requirements for trajectory, GNC and propulsion in support of rendezvous and departure operations
• Master’s degree in aerospace related engineering

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree of aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays