Senior GNC Engineer - Spacecraft Attitude & Nav (Onsite)

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineering Analyst in Dulles, VA. This role is pivotal in shaping missions that affect national security and space exploration.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience, a strong clearance, and proficiency in software development using MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++. The position offers competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in engineering, or corresponding education with lesser experience.
• Active U.S. Government Top‑Secret clearance required.
• Experience in GNC subsystem design, navigation filtering, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze spacecraft control loops.
• Develop simulation models for sensors and actuators.
• Document designs and present to customers.

Skills

Software development in MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++ programming

GNC subsystem design and analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SVN

Git

Job description

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineering Analyst in Dulles, VA. This role is pivotal in shaping missions that affect national security and space exploration.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience, a strong clearance, and proficiency in software development using MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++. The position offers competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits.