Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a diverse team to make a difference? If so, we need you! We seek your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people worldwide. Bring your creative ideas and diverse background to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems enabling space exploration while benefiting Earth. We are excited about our work and invite you to join us in taking on challenging projects for NASA's deep space exploration pursuits. We have an exciting opportunity for a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Oversight Software Engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected, you will: Certify GN&C system requirements compliance through analysis and test report reviews, including sensor performance, trajectory dispersions, and other GN&C parameters. Certify fault tolerance safety requirements by reviewing hazard reports and verification evidence, communicating issues to Safety Review Panel. Identify and recommend solutions to GN&C/RPO performance issues. Communicate compliance review status to ISS program management. Assess visiting vehicle GN&C data for program compliance. Review Monte Carlo trajectory analyses using independent 6-DOF simulations. Contribute to operational products like flight rules and on-orbit demonstration plans. Support visiting vehicle GN&C mission operations during real-time ground monitoring. Maintain relationships with a diverse technical team including engineering, safety, flight operations, crew, and visiting vehicle providers. Perform additional duties as required. Qualifications: This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on experience, requirements, and needs, we may consider candidates at any of these levels. Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2-5 years of experience or equivalent. Experience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principles. Understanding of orbit, entry, descent, landing GN&C principles. Knowledge in developing GN&C algorithms and spacecraft system analysis. Experience with GN&C hardware/software design, verification, testing, operation. Proficiency in Linux, Python, C/C++. Experience with space system requirements development and documentation. Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and team skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Alternatively, candidates with: Master's degree in engineering with 4 years of related experience or Ph.D. with no experience. MS in Aerospace Engineering focusing on GN&C, flight controls, orbital mechanics. Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, capture/docking. Familiarity with spacecraft docking systems. Knowledge of NASA, JSC, ISS standards, safety, flight operations, documentation, MATLAB, Simulink, Trick, JEOD. Benefits include: Competitive salary, positive work-life balance, comprehensive insurance, holidays, PTO, 401k, education and relocation support. McLaurin emphasizes innovation, research, and engagement with academia, supporting employees to stay at the forefront of their fields. US citizenship and the ability to pass a security background check are required. McLaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr