Senior GNC Engineer (TS/SCI) - Remote Spacecraft Guidance

Trinzic; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a GNC Engineer to support design, development, testing, and real-time operation of advanced aerospace systems. This role bridges engineering development and flight execution, requiring deep technical depth and the ability to translate complex system behavior into actionable decisions.

The ideal candidate has experience in flight dynamics, control systems, software interaction, and operational environments. The position is remote with limited travel to onsite locations.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required for employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical/related field with 10+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• GNC system development & integration.
• Design, analysis, and verification of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
• Review flight software design to improve performance and operability.
• Monitor vehicle performance and provide time-critical recommendations during operations.
• Develop operator displays, telemetry utilization strategies, and command interfaces.
• Testing and validation of telemetry, command pathways, and system responses.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Control systems

Orbital mechanics

Guidance algorithms

Real-time systems

Embedded software

Telemetry analysis

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Job description

KBR is seeking a GNC Engineer to support design, development, testing, and real-time operation of advanced aerospace systems. This role bridges engineering development and flight execution, requiring deep technical depth and the ability to translate complex system behavior into actionable decisions.

The ideal candidate has experience in flight dynamics, control systems, software interaction, and operational environments. The position is remote with limited travel to onsite locations.