GNC Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Assist in the design, analysis, and validation of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms and architecture.

• Review and provide direction on flight software design to enhance system performance, reliability, and usability.

• Assess system behavior throughout all mission phases (e.g., ascent, on-orbit, entry, proximity operations).

• Create and implement operational concepts for GNC systems in mission or testing scenarios.

• Oversee vehicle performance and provide timely recommendations during dynamic operations.

• Aid in anomaly resolution, develop fault response strategies, and facilitate contingency planning.

• Establish system and console requirements for monitoring and controlling GNC subsystems.

• Design operator displays, telemetry utilization strategies, and command interfaces.

• Keep flight rules, procedures, and operational documentation up to date.

• Support system-level testing across integrated labs, simulations, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.

• Engage in the verification of telemetry, command pathways, and system responses.

• Contribute to the development and validation of contingency commanding capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred) along with 10+ years of experience.

• A solid foundation in:

• Orbital mechanics / astrodynamics.

• Control systems and state estimation.

• Guidance algorithms and vehicle dynamics.

• Experience in:

• Flight software or embedded systems.

• Real-time or near-real-time operational environments.

• Telemetry analysis and command/response systems.

• Proven ability to:

• Function effectively under pressure and make prompt, sound decisions.

• Articulate complex technical issues clearly and succinctly.

• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

• Must be a U.S Citizen.

• TS/SCI Clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• KBR may provide bonuses, commissions, or alternative forms of compensation to specific job titles or levels according to internal policy or contractual specifications. Additional compensation might include sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for outstanding performance.