Senior Guidance & Control Engineer – Spacecraft GNC

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a cleared Guidance and Control Engineer to advance spacecraft GNC architectures, designs and software. You will contribute to performance validation, flight software, and on-orbit operations within the Control Analysis Group.

Responsibilities include conceiving and testing GNC subsystems, leading teams, and coordinating documentation to ensure delivery readiness. A strong background in aerospace GNC and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Engineering degree with 6+ years experience, or Master’s with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
• Strong background in modern guidance, navigation, estimation and control for aerospace systems.
• Experience in R&D of advanced GNC systems for precision pointing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, design, analyze, simulate and evaluate complex GNC subsystem performance.
• Deliver advanced algorithms and flight software for integration and test at subsystem and system levels.
• Develop and execute detailed subsystem test and verification plans at system level.
• Lead teams that develop and operate GNC systems and coordinate validation and documentation.

Skills

GNC design

Kalman filtering

Matlab/Simulink

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Master's in related field

PhD (preferred)

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a cleared Guidance and Control Engineer to advance spacecraft GNC architectures, designs and software. You will contribute to performance validation, flight software, and on-orbit operations within the Control Analysis Group.

Responsibilities include conceiving and testing GNC subsystems, leading teams, and coordinating documentation to ensure delivery readiness. A strong background in aerospace GNC and excellent communication are essential.