Lunar GN&C Flight Simulation Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision,

Life and disability insurance

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401k with match

Job summary

McLaurin Aerospace seeks a Flight Simulation Engineer specializing in GN&C to join the NASA JSC team in Houston. You will model and simulate guidance and control for lunar landers, build formal documentation, and support cross‑functional collaboration with NASA and contractors.

The role requires a strong background in flight control systems, GN&C modeling, and multi‑language simulation environments, with a focus on delivering reliable, safe simulation results.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or related area.
• Experience in flight control systems for aerospace vehicles.
• Experience developing, verifying, and validating GN&C math models and 6-DOF simulations.
• Experience with Linux, C/C++ and Python.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with NASA civil servants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide math modeling and simulation development of guidance and flight control algorithms for lunar landers.
• Develop formal math model and simulation documentation.
• Identify tasks, resolve simulation issues and assist team members.
• Interact with NASA customers and contractors during meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

GN&C

Flight control

Systems modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Aerospace Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Git

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

McLaurin Aerospace seeks a Flight Simulation Engineer specializing in GN&C to join the NASA JSC team in Houston. You will model and simulate guidance and control for lunar landers, build formal documentation, and support cross‑functional collaboration with NASA and contractors.

The role requires a strong background in flight control systems, GN&C modeling, and multi‑language simulation environments, with a focus on delivering reliable, safe simulation results.