GN&C Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid insurance

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a GN&C Engineer to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will develop and test GN&C flight software, implement 6 DOF simulations, and work with MATLAB, Simulink, Autocode, Python and C/C++ to verify algorithms.

Preferred candidates hold an advanced engineering degree and have strong experience in GN&C and safety-critical software development within a collaborative NASA/contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in GN&C.
• Significant knowledge of GN&C.
• Experience with development and analysis of 6 DOF algorithms and simulations.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with validation and verification of GN&C algorithms and requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate safety-critical flight software.
• Develop, integrate, and test GN&C algorithms.
• Utilize MATLAB/Simulink/Autocode skills to update GN&C Flight Software.
• Utilize Python & C/C++ skills to analyze and test GN&C Flight Software.
• Validate and Verify GN&C algorithms and requirements.
• Provide recommendations for improvements of flight software, its processes and procedures.
• Perform deep-dive analyses of flight and simulation software.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Autocode

GN&C knowledge

6-DOF simulations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Stateflow

Autocode

Git

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a GN&C Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• Develop and evaluate safety-critical flight software
• Develop, integrate, and test GN&C algorithms
• Utilize MATLAB/Simulink/Autocode skills to update GN&C Flight Software
• Utilize Python & C/C++ skills to analyze and test GN&C Flight Software
• Validate and Verify GN&C algorithms and requirements
• Provide recommendations for improvements of flight software, its processes and procedures
• Perform deep-dive analyses of flight and simulation software
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• Significant knowledge of GN&C
• Experience with development and analysis of 6 DOF algorithms and simulations
• Proficiency with C/C++ and Python
• Familiarity with validation and verification of GN&C algorithms and requirements
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering and 3 years or more of experience in the field or in a related area; or a PhD. in engineering or in a related field
• Significant experience with C, C++, and Python
• Significant experience with MATLAB including Simulink, Stateflow, and Autocode
• Safety and flight-critical embedded software development
• Experience with source code control and continuous integration
• Agile software development
• Experience in the following flight software specialty areas:
  • GN&C software development
  • Software process and procedure development
  • Software Integration and Build Management
• Experience with Kalman filters, Neural Networks, UDU factorization and/or advanced smoothers
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning
• Experience with TRICK/JEOD simulation architecture

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.