Security-Cleared GN&C Engineer for Deep Space Missions

Astrion; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to support the Deep Space Logistics Engineering Support contract. The role is on-site at Kennedy Space Center, FL, with limited travel and a requirement to be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities include reviewing system architecture, developing GN&C algorithms, and performing IV&V analyses for mission-critical spaceflight applications. Strong MATLAB, Python, C++, and 6-DOF experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in engineering with extensive related experience.
• Experience with GN&C algorithms and spacecraft trajectory modelling.
• Background in space systems requirements and verification.

Responsibilities

• Review system architecture, hardware requirements, and test data.
• Recommend improvements to designs, test plans, and procedures.
• Ensure NASA requirements are satisfied through design reviews.
• Track GN&C verification and validation progress.
• Perform IV&V analyses for GN&C applications.
• Conduct trajectory and attitude analyses for spacecraft.
• Run 6-DOF simulations using in-house and NASA tools.
• RPOD analysis for mission operation feasibility.
• Navigate without GPS for deep space rendezvous scenarios.
• Provide engineering insights to DSL providers for GN&C systems.
• Evaluate trade-offs and support program decisions.
• Travel for technical reviews as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

FreeFlyer

STK

Copernicus

MATLAB

Python

C++

NASA POST2

GN&C

6-DOF

Trajectory analysis

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to support the Deep Space Logistics Engineering Support contract. The role is on-site at Kennedy Space Center, FL, with limited travel and a requirement to be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities include reviewing system architecture, developing GN&C algorithms, and performing IV&V analyses for mission-critical spaceflight applications. Strong MATLAB, Python, C++, and 6-DOF experience are essential.