GNC Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: GNC Engineer - Controls

Job Description

This role focuses on designing, analyzing, and implementing guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for aerospace vehicles. You will develop advanced control laws, build high-fidelity models, and translate GNC algorithms into flight-ready software. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, reliable, and high-performance flight control systems for complex aerospace missions.

I’m working on several exciting Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) roles supporting advanced flight vehicle development programs. These teams are focused on pushing through detailed design, validation/verification, and ultimately launch.

We’re hiring across a few areas:

• Navigation: Sensor modeling, Kalman filtering, and estimation (e.g., star trackers, LiDAR, cameras)
• Controls: Control law development, actuator systems (thrusters, reaction wheels, CMGs), and flexible dynamics

Across all roles, they’re looking for strong C++ skills and experience working with flight vehicles or similar systems.

*If you are interested in this role and cannot relocate, we are considering remote individuals!*

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

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