Amentum

Orion GN&C Engineer

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4 months ago
Houston, TX, USASenior

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evaluate safety-critical Orion GN&C flight software.
  • Use MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, and Autocode to update Orion GN&C flight software.
  • Use Python and C/C++ to analyze and test Orion GN&C flight software.
  • Develop flight-software processes and procedures.
  • Perform deep-dive analyses of flight and simulation software.
  • Support software integration and build management and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering with experience in the field or a related area.
  • Significant experience with MATLAB, including Simulink, Stateflow, and Autocode.
  • Proficiency with C/C++ and Python.
  • Significant knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C).
  • Experience in GN&C software development, software process and procedure development, or software integration and build management.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
  • Preferred: bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of five years of related experience.
  • Preferred: experience with TRICK/JEOD simulation architecture, safety- and flight-critical embedded software, object-oriented software development, and source-code control.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tax-saving options.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • Pet insurance.
  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, when applicable.
  • Onsite cafeteria with breakfast and lunch.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Generally office-based work with possible indoor or outdoor work depending on the task; work may require extended sitting or standing and lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required, and a U.S. government background investigation must be completed.

Tech Stack

CC++MATLABPython

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About Amentum

10,000+ employees

Amentum provides engineering, operations and maintenance, logistics, and mission support services to U.S. federal agencies and allied governments, including defense and energy programs. Its business centers on large, long-term government contracts spanning defense, space, nuclear cleanup, and infrastructure, with program management and technical services at the core. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it was formed in 2020 from the spinoff of AECOM’s Management Services division.

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