• Research and develop Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) algorithms.• Perform and present engineering design trade studies and analyses.• Develop GN&C simulations, simulation models, and analysis tools (MATLAB/Simulink/C++/Python).• Manage Navigation MODE team activities.• Develop GN&C related concept(s) of operations (ConOps).• Support GN&C interchange with multiple internal and external product teams.

• Research and develop Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) algorithms for nano-satellite and micro-satellite form factors. • Develop and evaluate GN&C related requirements from system specifications and mission objectives. • Perform GN&C analyses in support of hardware selection, vehicle configuration, requirements definition, and milestone design reviews. • Develop GN&C simulations, simulation models, and analysis tools (MATLAB/Simulink/C++/YAML/Python). • Support satellite commissioning operations.

• Research and develop Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) algorithms.• Perform and present engineering design trade studies and analyses.• Develop GN&C simulations, simulation models, and analysis tools (MATLAB/Simulink/C++/Python).• Manage On-Orbit MODE team activities.• Develop GN&C related concept(s) of operations (ConOps).• Support GN&C interchange with multiple internal and external product teams.

Project: Commercial Resupply Services - Orbital Cygnus - Independent Verification & Validation• Responsible for development, integration, maintenance, and configuration management of the 6-DOF multi-vehicle simulation (C/C++/Python).• Communicate flight software issues and assess potential flight risks with the customer.• Perform Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) related dispersion analyses.• Generate, present, and deliver product reports.• Manage assignments and allocate resources for a team of engineers.• Represent the project at internal working groups.

• Develop environment, dynamics, numerical, and GNC simulation models in support of various analysis, training, and verification of validation (IV&V) 6-DOF simulations.• Involved in every aspect of simulation model development from requirements definition to development, verification, and maintenance.• Design and develop numerous simulation models in C/C++/Pyton/MATLAB – numerical models, 6-DOF vehicle dynamics models, GPS, space environment models, simulated flight software.

• Responsible for the research and development of dissimilar 6-DOF Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms and models for contingency operations.• Responsible for full life cycle development of GNC flight software components.• Support development of the GNC flight software applications in C++.• Performed duties in an Agile development process.

• Led an intra agency team of testers in developing tests and reporting results. • Interfaced with system experts and test developers to address possible flight software product issues or deficiencies.• Presented results, issues, and recommendations regarding integrated product configurations to the product delivery board.• Reduced risk to the verification schedule and hardware by testing products in an integrated software environment before roll out to hardware platforms.• Implemented test and reporting automation.

• Co-led an interagency team of engineers and testers in developing tests and reporting results.• Engineered an object oriented test approach in Python to meet aggressive schedule and extensibility needs.• Designed, developed, and maintained the test system database.• Streamlined the testing and reporting process in order to significantly reduce the personnel and hours required to complete the task from initial estimates.• Developed the test result reports using HTML, CSS, XML, and JavaScript.

Engineer II, Rendezvous AnalystOrbit Flight Design• Designed and analyzed Space Shuttle rendezvous and contingency rescue trajectories.• Supported Mission Control Center (MCC) training simulations in the contingency operations console position – Profile.• Served as the Principal Functions Manager (PFM) for the Orbit Flight Design division.• Conducted trajectory optimization trade studies for contingency rescue missions.• Performed internal research and development (IRAD) of minimum energy translunar trajectories.