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Compliance (must) Python (must) Scheduling (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Entry level — The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

• Perform trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for Crew and Cargo Dragon missions
• Implement new software or algorithms to support mission unique capabilities
• Select flight constants and guidance parameters
• Perform post-flight data review and correlation with analyses for continued improvement of predictions
• Manage mission operations support
• Perform analysis to verify compliance with contractual mission requirements including direct customer interface with NASA
• Test flight software and document analysis and test results with a focus on automation and efficiency of reporting
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
• 1+ years of experience with orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling and simulation (school/class projects and/or internship projects apply)
• 1+ years of experience with software languages C++ and/or Python (school/class projects and/or internship projects apply)

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Implement new software or algorithms to support mission unique capabilities” · “Test flight software and document analysis and test results with a focus on automation and efficiency of reporting” · “Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “We are looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and share our passion for advancing the sp…” · “Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team” · “You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the …”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “You will drive the full-cycle of Dragon missions, from capturing requirements from NASA and commercial partners, through design reviews, simulation and analy…” · “Perform trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for Crew and Cargo Dragon missions” · “Perform post-flight data review and correlation with analyses for continued improvement of predictions”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “We are looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and share our passion for advancing the sp…” · “Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “You help set the industry standard in human spaceflight reliability by supporting launch, rendezvous and docking with the ISS, deorbit and splashdown recover…” · “Perform analysis to verify compliance with contractual mission requirements including direct customer interface with NASA”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “You will drive the full-cycle of Dragon missions, from capturing requirements from NASA and commercial partners, through design reviews, simulation and analy…” · “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Communication Supporting
  In the posting: “Excellent communication skills both written and verbal”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Leadership and mentoring Supporting
  In the posting: “Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “Perform analysis to verify compliance with contractual mission requirements including direct customer interface with NASA”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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