GPM Flight Operations Team (FOT) Intern

Summary: KBR is a company of innovators and thinkers, and they are seeking an intern to support the Ground Systems and Mission Operations contract at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The role involves assisting with various operational and program support tasks for the Global Precipitation Measurement Flight Operations Team. Responsibilities: - Support GPM Subsystem Engineers with specific tasks as assigned - Performing trending analysis on certain subsystems, the FOT has identified several trending items that would be beneficial to automate - Coordinate and work with C&DH/FSW engineers to review current trending products and develop automated product generation utilizing the GPM Integrated Trending and Plotting System (ITPS), GNU Plot, and desired scripting language (Bash, Perl, or Python) - Exposure to live GIT environment and proper management of GIT repositories - Develop scripts for GPM’s transition to GMAT (candidate has some STK experience according to resume). This is a big project, which would require a significant time commitment - Coordinate with GNC and AGS engineers for specific requirements and system capabilities - Analyzing gyro drift during spacecraft maneuvers to predict when a gyro calibration may be required to meet mission requirements - Calculating RWA drag coefficients based on telemetry to improve the fidelity the GPM Flatsat’s RWA simulation - Coordinate with responsible system engineer(s) to ensure tasks are completed Required Qualifications: - Must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Experience with STK, C++, and Python - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams - Interest in detailed Spacecraft (SC) subsystem performance and analysis Required Skills: GPM Integrated Trending and Plotting System (ITPS), GNU Plot, Bash scripting, Perl scripting, Python, GIT repository management, STK, C++, Spacecraft subsystem performance analysis Benefits: 401K plan with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, AD&D, Flexible spending account, Disability, Paid time off, Flexible work schedule, Professional training and development