Remote GNC Engineer for Real-Time Aerospace Systems

KBR, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 133,900 - 200,800; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a GNC Engineer for a remote position focused on the design and operation of advanced aerospace systems. This involves working on guidance, navigation, and control systems, with strong collaboration across engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience, especially in orbital mechanics and control systems. The position emphasizes strong decision-making and communication under pressure, as well as operational readiness concepts.

Basic compensation ranges from $133,900 to $200,800, influenced by various factors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in guidance, navigation, control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure.
• Familiarity with anomaly resolution and operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, and verification of guidance algorithms.
• Develop and execute operational concepts for GNC systems.
• Participate in verification of telemetry and command pathways.

Skills

Orbital mechanics / astrodynamics

Control systems and state estimation

Guidance algorithms and vehicle dynamics

Real-time operational environments

Telemetry analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Flight software

Simulation environments

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a GNC Engineer for a remote position focused on the design and operation of advanced aerospace systems. This involves working on guidance, navigation, and control systems, with strong collaboration across engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience, especially in orbital mechanics and control systems. The position emphasizes strong decision-making and communication under pressure, as well as operational readiness concepts.

Basic compensation ranges from $133,900 to $200,800, influenced by various factors.