Remote GNC Engineer – Aerospace Flight Dynamics

KBR, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Relocation benefits

Sign-on bonus

Long-term incentives

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a GNC Engineer for a remote role with limited travel to on-site locations. The position focuses on design, development, testing, and real-time operation of advanced aerospace systems, bridging engineering and flight/operational execution.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in flight dynamics, control systems, software interaction, and operational environments, and is a U.S. citizen ready to work in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field and 10+ years of experience.
• Strong foundation in orbital mechanics/astrodynamics, control systems, and guidance algorithms.
• Experience with flight software or embedded systems and real-time/near-real-time operations.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• GNC system development, integration, and performance optimization across mission phases.
• Develop operational concepts for GNC systems and provide real-time support during operations.
• Define system requirements, operator displays, telemetry usage, and command interfaces.
• Support testing and validation in labs, simulations, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a GNC Engineer for a remote role with limited travel to on-site locations. The position focuses on design, development, testing, and real-time operation of advanced aerospace systems, bridging engineering and flight/operational execution.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in flight dynamics, control systems, software interaction, and operational environments, and is a U.S. citizen ready to work in a remote setting.