GNC Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared, Spacecraft Guidance

Columbus Technologies and Services; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Contract position

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services seeks a cleared Guidance and Control Engineer for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. You will advance spacecraft GNC architectures, designs, algorithms, simulations and flight software, with performance validation and on-orbit operations.

You will lead teams, develop and test advanced GNC solutions, and ensure documentation and validation of subsystem performance prior to delivery. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or related field with 6+ years of experience; or Master’s with 4+ years; PhD with 2+ years.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Strong background in modern guidance, estimation and control for aerospace systems.
• Experience in R&D of advanced GNC systems for precision pointing.
• Proven ability to lead teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, design, analyze, simulate and evaluate complex GNC subsystem performance.
• Deliver advanced algorithms and flight software for integration and test.
• Develop and execute detailed subsystem test plans at system level.
• Lead teams that develop and operate GNC systems and coordinate validation/documentation.

Skills

GNC

Flight software

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical

6+ years of relevant experience

Master's degree (optional)

PhD (optional)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Columbus Technologies and Services seeks a cleared Guidance and Control Engineer for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. You will advance spacecraft GNC architectures, designs, algorithms, simulations and flight software, with performance validation and on-orbit operations.

You will lead teams, develop and test advanced GNC solutions, and ensure documentation and validation of subsystem performance prior to delivery. TS/SCI clearance is required.