Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Analyst on the OMES II contract in support of the Restore-L program in the Satellite Servicing Projects Division (SSPD) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. This position is located in Greenbelt, MD.

The Restore-L mission is a Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Satellite Servicing Project Division (SSPD) managed mission. Restore-L is a robotic servicing mission designed to refuel a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. It contains 3 elements: the Flight Element comprised of the Restore-L Servicing Vehicle (RSV) and development testbeds, the Ground Element comprised of the systems required to conduct RSV operations and the supporting networks and facilities, and the Launch Element comprised of the Launch Vehicle and supporting facilities and services. The SSPD is responsible for the design, engineering, development, test and operations of the Restore-L Mission through an integrated team at GSFC. The Servicing Payload design, development and RSV integration will be conducted at GSFC.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develop and validate physics-based software model of the Restore-L LIDAR.
• Collaborate with the LIDAR team to collect necessary validation data.
• Use environmental data from LIDAR ETU testing to validate the model.
• Implement model in C code, Matlab, or similar.
• Collaborate with RPO engineers to facilitate integration of the LIDAR model into the Restore-L hifi.
• Support LIDAR team verification through design and analysis activities that utilize the LIDAR model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or closely related field with 9+ years of related experience.
• Must be able to pass a Government background investigation
• Experience developing and validating physics-based software models of hardware.
• Experience using Matlab, C/C++ or other typical GNC software analysis language.

Desired Qualifications

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with LIDARs and/or optical systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of lasers, optics, and radiometry 

Overview

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