Senior GN&C Engineer for Space Systems

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to develop embedded software and GN&C algorithms for space and defense systems.

You will design, implement, and test real-time control software for complex environments across ground, air, and space domains. Required are a Bachelor's in aerospace/electrical engineering and 5–10 years of software experience; a Master’s/PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or related field is required; Master's/PhD preferred.
• 5–10 years of software engineering or related experience.
• Strong MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience with GN&C flight software development and testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate requirements and design solutions for GN&C systems.
• Design algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develop embedded software from prototype algorithms.
• Analyze designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develop and execute software tests to verify requirements.
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders; document outputs.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Analytical skills

Communication skills

GNC algorithms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Real-time software development tools

Graphical development environments

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to develop embedded software and GN&C algorithms for space and defense systems.

You will design, implement, and test real-time control software for complex environments across ground, air, and space domains. Required are a Bachelor's in aerospace/electrical engineering and 5–10 years of software experience; a Master’s/PhD is preferred.