Senior Guidance & Control Engineer — Real-Time Space Systems

Draper; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 82,300 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs (photography, yoga)

Health and finance workshops

Off-site social events

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

A leading nonprofit R&D company is seeking a Senior Guidance and Control Engineer to develop software for advanced space and defense systems. This role requires strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and C/C++, along with 5-10 years of relevant software engineering experience. The position involves algorithm design, embedded software development, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure performance standards are met. The successful candidate will need to obtain a government security clearance and work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Software Engineering or related experience required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, and explores design trades.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
• Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements.
• Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.

Skills

Strong programming skills in MATLAB

Strong programming skills in Simulink

Strong programming skills in Python

Strong programming skills in C/C++

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Autonomy and GNC algorithms

Knowledge of real-time software development tools

Familiarity with trajectory optimization

Significant knowledge in control systems design

Strong project execution and teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's or PhD in a related field

Job description

A leading nonprofit R&D company is seeking a Senior Guidance and Control Engineer to develop software for advanced space and defense systems. This role requires strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and C/C++, along with 5-10 years of relevant software engineering experience. The position involves algorithm design, embedded software development, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure performance standards are met. The successful candidate will need to obtain a government security clearance and work in a dynamic team environment.