GNC Engineer IV: Spacecraft Guidance & Control

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a cleared Guidance and Control Engineer to advance spacecraft GNC architectures, designs, simulations, and flight software for verification and on‑orbit operations.

You will lead teams, develop detailed test plans, and deliver robust GNC solutions across subsystems, with emphasis on precision pointing and modern estimation methods. Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE.
• Robust technical background in modern guidance, estimation, and control for aerospace systems.
• Proficiency in the research and development of advanced GNC systems for precision pointing.
• Leads technical efforts; excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceiving, designing, analyzing, simulating, and evaluating complex GNC subsystem performance.
• Delivering advanced algorithms and associated flight software code for integration and test at the GNC subsystem and system level.
• Developing and executing detailed subsystem test and verification plans at the system level.
• Leading teams that develop and operate GNC systems and coordinating the validation and documentation of subsystem performance prior to delivery.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a cleared Guidance and Control Engineer to advance spacecraft GNC architectures, designs, simulations, and flight software for verification and on‑orbit operations.

You will lead teams, develop detailed test plans, and deliver robust GNC solutions across subsystems, with emphasis on precision pointing and modern estimation methods. Active TS/SCI clearance is required.