TS/SCI Cleared Guidance & Control Engineer - GNC

M&S Consulting; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

M&S Consulting is seeking a cleared Guidance and Control Engineer to join the Guidance and Control Section in the Control Analysis Group in Pasadena, CA. You will contribute to GNC architectures, designs, simulations, flight software, and on-orbit operations.

Lead teams, deliver algorithms, and drive validation through tests and documentation, requiring TS/SCI clearance and a strong aerospace GNC background; onsite collaboration in a demanding space environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience; Master’s with at least 4 years; PhD with at least 2 years
• Strong technical background in modern guidance, estimation, and control for aerospace systems
• Experience in R&D of advanced GNC systems for precision pointing
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and lead technical efforts; excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Conceiving, designing, analyzing, simulating, and evaluating complex GNC subsystem performance
• Delivering advanced algorithms and associated flight software code for integration and test at the GNC subsystem and system level
• Developing and executing detailed subsystem test and verification plans at the system level
• Leading teams that develop and operate GNC systems and coordinating the validation and documentation of subsystem performance prior to delivery

Skills

GNC architectures

Kalman filtering

Team leadership

Communication skills

Flight software

Spacecraft guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

M&S Consulting is seeking a cleared Guidance and Control Engineer to join the Guidance and Control Section in the Control Analysis Group in Pasadena, CA. You will contribute to GNC architectures, designs, simulations, flight software, and on-orbit operations.

Lead teams, deliver algorithms, and drive validation through tests and documentation, requiring TS/SCI clearance and a strong aerospace GNC background; onsite collaboration in a demanding space environment.