Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Software Engineer

Up to $140K

Clear Lake, TX - Onsite

Full Time - direct hire

Relocation assistance provided

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking a GNC Automation Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced lunar spacecraft. Responsibilities include developing flight software, integrating navigation sensors and effectors, executing HWIL/SWIL testing, performing 6-DOF simulations, and evaluating vehicle performance using tools and techniques such as orbital mechanics, Kalman filtering, and real-time control systems. On a day-to-day basis, this individual will collaborate with software, avionics, and systems engineering teams to develop, test, troubleshoot, and optimize spacecraft navigation and control capabilities for mission success.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• BS in Aerospace Engineering & 3 years of experience OR Masters in Aerospace Engineering & 1 year of experience

• 3+ years of experience developing spacecraft automation software

• Experience with real-time software development

• Familiarity with GN&C hardware including IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR, and/or OpNav systems

• Experience with SWIL and/or HWIL testing and integration

• Exposure to relative navigation, image processing, or feature detection techniques

• Experience supporting flight control analysis and evaluating vehicle performance and stability

• Proficiency in C, C++, andPython

• Experience with GN&C sensor testing, planning, or modeling

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with VxWorks or other real-time operating systems Experience with Git version control

Everyone gets 26 days PTO

Flexible work culture

7 holidays/year > adding more in 2027 - Good healthcare benefits

Can provide relocation assistance