GN&C Flight Software Engineer – Spacecraft Navigation

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm based in Houston is seeking an Orion GN&C Engineer to support its space program. This position focuses on developing and evaluating flight software, integrating and testing GN&C algorithms, and ensuring safety-critical designs. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and have relevant experience in GN&C software development. The role includes a flexible 9/80 work schedule, with some travel required. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C software.
• Knowledge in the development of GN&C algorithms and spacecraft system analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate safety‑critical, human rated GN&C flight software.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processes.
• Develop, integrate, and test new GN&C algorithms.

Skills

Kalman filters

Modeling spacecraft systems performance

GN&C algorithms development

6 DOF algorithms and simulations

Orbital mechanics

Linux

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Git/GitLab

Education

Bachelor's_degree_in_engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading aerospace firm based in Houston is seeking an Orion GN&C Engineer to support its space program. This position focuses on developing and evaluating flight software, integrating and testing GN&C algorithms, and ensuring safety-critical designs. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and have relevant experience in GN&C software development. The role includes a flexible 9/80 work schedule, with some travel required. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.