GNC Engineer (BT-26193)

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Vacation and holidays

Flexible work schedules when available

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a GN&C Engineer to support the space program. You will develop and evaluate safety-critical flight software and GN&C algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, Autocode, Python, and C/C++. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience.

This on-site position features a 9/80 schedule, potential travel, and eligibility to work on sensitive programs in a collaborative environment with NASA civil servants and contractors.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required.
• Space industry or DoD experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of GN&C and flight software standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate safety-critical flight software.
• Develop, integrate, and test GN&C algorithms.
• Update GN&C flight software using MATLAB/Simulink/Autocode.
• Analyze GN&C flight software with Python and C/C++.
• Validate GN&C algorithms and requirements.
• Provide recommendations to improve software processes.
• Perform deep-dive analyses of flight and simulation software.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

C/C++

Python

GN&C knowledge

Flight software development

6-DOF algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Autocode

Job description

Bastion Technologies, Inc.

Department: JETS II

Employment Type: Salary

The GN&C Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058).

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 assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• This position requires experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
• Must have a bachelor's degree
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent and related work experience.
• 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.

DESIRED:

• 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.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.