Senior GN&C Engineer — Deep Space Mission Systems

Astrion; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm is looking for a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to support NASA's deep space logistics missions at Kennedy Space Center, FL. This full-time role involves developing GN&C algorithms, overseeing system requirements, and performing independent verification and validation of systems for space operations. Candidates must possess a relevant engineering degree and have comprehensive experience in modeling and simulation, particularly with space systems and trajectory analysis. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering or related discipline and fourteen years of related experience.
• Experience with spacecraft trajectory modeling and simulation software.
• Experience developing GN&C algorithms and proof-of-concept validation.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-enabling GN&C requirements for GLS systems.
• Perform modeling and simulation analysis for requirements validation.
• Review system architecture and provide design recommendations.

Skills

Experience with FreeFlyer, STK, Copernicus

Developing GN&C algorithms

Knowledge of navigation sensors

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

B.S. degree in engineering or related discipline

M.S. degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

A leading aerospace engineering firm is looking for a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to support NASA's deep space logistics missions at Kennedy Space Center, FL. This full-time role involves developing GN&C algorithms, overseeing system requirements, and performing independent verification and validation of systems for space operations. Candidates must possess a relevant engineering degree and have comprehensive experience in modeling and simulation, particularly with space systems and trajectory analysis. Excellent communication skills are essential.