Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer – Deep Space Missions

Astrion; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Engineer to provide support for NASA's deep space logistics missions. This full-time position requires a strong engineering background, experience in algorithm development for spacecraft trajectory, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to fulfill GN&C requirements and support critical NASA operations at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and ready to pass a government background check.

Qualifications

• 14 years of related engineering experience with B.S. or 10 years with M.S.
• Experience developing GN&C algorithms and validating simulation software.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review system architecture and design for GN&C requirements.
• Perform independent modeling and simulation tool development.
• Provide recommendations to improve system architectures based on findings.

Skills

Experience with orbital dynamics modeling

Development of GN&C algorithms

Knowledge of navigation sensors

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork in diverse environments

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or related discipline

M.S. degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

FreeFlyer

STK

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Engineer to provide support for NASA's deep space logistics missions. This full-time position requires a strong engineering background, experience in algorithm development for spacecraft trajectory, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to fulfill GN&C requirements and support critical NASA operations at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and ready to pass a government background check.