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Software Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer for Space Applications

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14 days ago
Cambridge, MA, USA or Houston, TX, USAMid Level / Senior

Base Salary

$75k - $156k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate system requirements, propose solutions, and explore design trades.
  • Design GN&C algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
  • Develop embedded software from prototype algorithms using real-time software development tools.
  • Analyze designs and execute software tests to demonstrate performance, functionality, and compliance with requirements.
  • Investigate problem causes and develop solutions for inefficient or problematic designs.
  • Derive task-level or component-level requirements from system requirements.
  • Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, presentations, and other documentation.
  • Communicate with customers and stakeholders about requirements, designs, and deliverables.
  • Track priorities, scope, schedule, and cost and participate in team meetings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Three to five years of GN&C algorithm/software engineering or related experience is required.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++, or related tools.
  • Foundational knowledge of autonomy, guidance, navigation, and control technology.
  • Strong background in control systems theory and/or state estimation using filtering techniques.
  • Knowledge of real-time software development, project execution, and validating real-time algorithms and software.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
  • Master's or PhD in a related field is preferred.
  • Applicants may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Benefits

  • Workplace flexibility programs support work-life balance.
  • Employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities are available.
  • The position is full-time and located in Houston, Texas.

Tech Stack

CC++MATLABPython

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