Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

Aquinas Consulting is currently looking to fill a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer job for our direct client in Cedar Park, TX.

In this role, you will leverage your expertise in dynamics, control theory, and software development to design and implement GNC algorithms that control the attitude and trajectory of launch vehicles and spacecraft.

You will work in small, collaborative teams throughout the entire mission development lifecycle—including design, integration, testing, and operations—helping to continually improve the quality, speed, and reliability of Firefly’s payload delivery services.

Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and test algorithms for controlling vehicle trajectory and attitude


• Implement GNC algorithms into flight software deployments


• Create high-fidelity dynamic models of Firefly space vehicles for simulation


• Characterize vehicle performance and capabilities


• Support the integration, checkout, and testing of sensor and actuator hardware


• Monitor and report on GNC software and vehicle dynamic states during operations


• Contribute to continuous improvement in reliability and performance of launch and spacecraft systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics


• Proficiency in dynamics, orbital mechanics, control systems, and estimation


• Experience in C++ software development


• Familiarity with version control software and practices


• Strong communication and presentation skills


• Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion

• Experience with Git and Git workflows

If you are interested in this Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer job, please apply now to be connected with a member of our team.

Please note: Applying to this role is an agreement to have your information entered into our database and acknowledgement that a recruiter will reach out to you either by phone, email, and/or text message regarding this and similar job opportunities.

Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US.

We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community.  Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.