GNC Engineer

Bastion Technologies•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The GN&C Engineer will support the space program in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on developing, evaluating, integrating, testing, validating, and verifying safety-critical flight software and GN&C algorithms. The engineer will use MATLAB/Simulink/Autocode, Python, and C/C++ to update, analyze, and test GN&C flight software; perform detailed analyses of flight and simulation software; and recommend improvements to software, processes, and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The position is onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Some travel may be required, and schedules may change based on position or customer requirements. The work is generally in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Employees must be able to pass a national agency check; some positions require clearance and extensive background verification. A pre-employment drug screen and periodic random drug and alcohol screenings are required. Bastion offers full-time employees medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability, and life insurance; retirement 401(k); vacation, sick pay, and holidays; flexible work schedules when available; and other options. The company also supports career advancement through professional training and development. Bastion describes its culture as emphasizing business ethics, integrity, professionalism, safety, employee well-being, and career growth.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident because of the sensitivity of customer-related information.
Experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of recent, related work experience.
Significant knowledge of GN&C.
Experience developing and analyzing six-degree-of-freedom (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 on a team with NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Strong work ethic, teamwork, and culture orientation; effective verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
Organization and time-management skills, regular attendance, and ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust hours for peak periods and surge requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering and 3 or more years of experience in the field or a related area, or a Ph.D. in engineering or a related field.
Significant experience with C, C++, and Python.
Significant experience with MATLAB, including Simulink, Stateflow, and Autocode.
Experience developing safety- and flight-critical embedded software.
Experience with source code control and continuous integration.
Experience with Agile software development.
Experience in GN&C software development, software process and procedure development, or 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.