GNC Automation Engineer

Insight Global; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Insight Global in Houston is seeking a GNC Automation Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced lunar spacecraft. You will develop flight software, integrate navigation sensors and actuators, and perform HWIL/SWIL testing.

You will collaborate with software, avionics, and systems engineering teams to test, troubleshoot, and optimize navigation and control capabilities for mission success.

Qualifikationen

• BS in Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years experience or MS with 1 year experience.
• 3+ years developing spacecraft automation software.
• Experience with real-time software development.
• Familiarity with GN&C hardware including IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR, and/or OpNav systems.
• Experience with SWIL and/or HWIL testing and integration.
• Exposure to relative navigation, image processing, or feature detection techniques.
• Experience supporting flight control analysis and evaluating vehicle performance and stability.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with GN&C sensor testing, planning, or modeling.
• Familiarity with VxWorks or other real-time operating systems.
• Experience with Git version control.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and validate navigation and control systems for lunar spacecraft.
• Develop flight software and integrate navigation sensors and effectors.
• Execute HWIL/SWIL testing and 6-DOF simulations.
• Collaborate with software, avionics, and systems engineering teams to test and optimize capabilities.
• Evaluate vehicle performance and stability.

Kenntnisse

C

C++

Python

Real-time software development

GN&C hardware knowledge

6-DOF navigation/simulation

Git version control

Ausbildung

BS in Aerospace Engineering

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

VxWorks

IMU

Star Trackers

GPS

LIDAR

OpNav

HWIL/SWIL testing

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Our client is seeking a GNC Automation Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced lunar spacecraft. Responsibilities include developing flight software, integrating navigation sensors and effectors, executing HWIL/SWIL testing, performing 6-DOF simulations, and evaluating vehicle performance using tools and techniques such as orbital mechanics, Kalman filtering, and real-time control systems. On a day-to-day basis, this individual will collaborate with software, avionics, and systems engineering teams to develop, test, troubleshoot, and optimize spacecraft navigation and control capabilities for mission success.

Skills and Requirements

• BS in Aerospace Engineering & 3 years of experience OR Masters in Aerospace Engineering & 1 year of experience
• 3+ years of experience developing spacecraft automation software
• Experience with real-time software development
• Familiarity with GN&C hardware including IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR, and/or OpNav systems
• Experience with SWIL and/or HWIL testing and integration
• Exposure to relative navigation, image processing, or feature detection techniques
• Experience supporting flight control analysis and evaluating vehicle performance and stability
• Proficiency in C, C++, andPython
• Experience with GN&C sensor testing, planning, or modeling
• Familiarity with VxWorks or other real-time operating systems
• Experience with Git version control

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].