GN&C Engineer

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops, integrates, tests, validates, and verifies safety-critical guidance, navigation, and control algorithms and flight software for NASA deep-space exploration. Uses MATLAB, Simulink, Autocode, Python, and C/C++ to analyze simulations and flight software, conduct deep-dive investigations, and recommend process improvements. Requires collaboration with NASA personnel and contractor teams.
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GeoControl Systems, Inc.as a HUBZone company, is required to maintain a Federally mandated level of employees that reside (home residence) in a qualified HUBZone. ONLY applicants whose home address lies in a qualified HUBZone will be considered for this position.

You can verify whether you reside in a HUBZone by using the following website:

https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     
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We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a GN&C Engineer to join the team with Geocontrol Systems, a teammate company!

 

The GN&C Engineer will:

  • Develop and evaluate safety-critical flight software
  • Develop, integrate, and test GN&C algorithms
  • Utilize MATLAB/Simulink/Autocode skills to update GN&C Flight Software
  • Utilize Python & C/C++ skills to analyze and test GN&C Flight Software
  • Validate and Verify GN&C algorithms and requirements
  • Provide recommendations for improvements of flight software, its processes, and procedures
  • Perform deep-dive analyses of flight and simulation software
  • Perform other duties as required

 



Requirements

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Significant knowledge of GN&C
  • Experience with development and analysis of 6 DOF algorithms and simulations
  • Proficiency with C/C++ and Python
  • Familiarity with validation and verification of GN&C algorithms and requirements
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and various contractor employees

 

Requisition Preferences:

  • Master’s degree in engineering and 3 years or more of experience in the field or in a related area; or a PhD. in engineering or in a related field
  • Significant experience with C, C++, and Python
  • Significant experience with MATLAB including Simulink, Stateflow, and Autocode
  • Safety and flight-critical embedded software development
  • Experience with source code control and continuous integration
  • Agile software development
  • Experience in the following flight software specialty areas:
    • GN&C software development
    • Software process and procedure development
    • Software Integration and Build Management
  • Experience with Kalman filters, Neural Networks, UDU factorization, and/or advanced smoothers
  • Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning
  • Experience with TRICK/JEOD simulation architecture


Benefits
GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with experience in the field or a related area
  • Residence in a qualified HUBZone
  • Significant knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control systems
  • Experience developing and analyzing 6-DOF algorithms and simulations
  • Proficiency with C/C++ and Python
  • Familiarity with validation and verification of GN&C algorithms and requirements
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with NASA civil servants and contractor employees
  • Master's degree in engineering and at least 3 years of related experience, or a PhD in engineering or a related field
  • Significant experience with C, C++, and Python
  • Significant experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, and Autocode
  • Experience developing safety- and flight-critical embedded software
  • Experience with source code control and continuous integration
  • Agile software development experience
  • Experience with GN&C software development, software process development, or software integration and build management
  • Experience with Kalman filters, neural networks, UDU factorization, or advanced smoothers
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence or machine learning
  • Experience with TRICK/JEOD simulation architecture
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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
258 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Headquartered in Houston, TX, GeoControl Systems (GCS) is recognized by the project management, engineering, technical, and administrative support services we provide to federal and large business customers

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