Attitude Determination and Control Officer - Houston, United States - Craig Technologies

Craig Technologies

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Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Title:
Attitude Determination and Control Officer (ADCO)

Location:
Johnson Space Center, TX

Clearance:
National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Citizenship Requirement:
US

Req #:

Salary:
$73K

Summary:

Craig Technologies has an opening for an Attitude Determination and Control Officer (ADCO) at Johnson Space Center, TX, and serve as a technical expert for the International Space Station (ISS) Motion Control Systems.

Detailed Description:

ADCO Flight Controllers are responsible working in a partnership with Russian controllers to determine and manage the station's orientation that is controlled by the on board motion control systems.

This position also plans and calculates future orientations and maneuvers for the station and is responsible for docking the ISS with other vehicles.

ADCO Flight Controllers work in the Mission Control Center (MCC) at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston Texas. These individuals are also responsible for training astronauts, cosmonauts, and flight controller peers on those systems. Future certifications may include Orion and Boeing Starline Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) flight control positions. Personnel will be expected to complete NASA led flight controller and instructor certifications for this area of expertise.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree or anticipate graduation within the next 6 months in Physics, Mathematics or Engineering (ABET).

Previous experience in real-time spacecraft trajectory operations and analysis, orbital mechanics, rendezvous trajectory analysis and operations, and/or spacecraft GN&C is highly desired.

This is an entry-level position. Preferred position related experience is 0-2 years. This position requires successful completion of a government background check before commencement of employment.

List any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicable