Software Tool Developer
Greenbelt, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Tool Developer 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:

The Software Tool Developer will provide Software and Simulator Development support for the Restore-L Mission. The engineer will develop tools to enable the Restore-L team to perform robot and spacecraft multibody dynamics simulations using ADAMS from MSC Software. The simulations will be used to study the dynamics and performance of Restore-L's spacecraft servicing robot systems.

Job duties include:

* Design and develop software tools and solutions to interface ADAMS with other simulation systems.
* Integration and testing of multi-discipline simulation components into complex robot simulations.
* Specify requirements and define interfaces for simulation systems.
* Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements of simulation systems.
* Develop software to perform the following functions:
* Interface from/to a Linux machine with local or remote access from a Windows machine
* Build Simulink block that interfaces ADP block with ADAMS plant - interface control software (as the master) with ADAMS plant embedded in Simulink
* Import parameters for Monte-Carlo analysis from Matlab and build parameter tables
* Run co-simulation
* Save ADAMS output and store results local/remote in formats compatible with MATLAB and ADAMS

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or closely related field with 9+ years of related experience
* Experience with developing simulation software on Windows and Linux systems
* Experience with mechanical dynamics software simulation development using Matlab/Simulink, C/C++ or equivalent.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

* Understanding of networking and communication protocols.
* Proficiency running and developing code for MATLAB/Simulink/Octave.
* Familiarity with dynamics, robotics and/or controls simulation and ADAMS
* Experience with FMI (Functional Module Interface Protocol)
* Experience using configuration management tools such as git.
* Experience with realtime software development.
* Experience with NASA mission life cycle and review cycle (design reviews, requirements reviews, integration reviews, trade studies, etc.)

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability