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Software Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer for Space Applications

Houston, TX💼 Full-time💰 $75,000–$75,000🗓 2026-07-06 → 2026-07-31

Core

Develops, integrates, and deploys advanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) algorithms and embedded software for space and defense systems operating in complex environments.

Role type

Software Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

Builds

Embedded software and GN&C algorithms for US Government and commercial space/defense systems

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, Space Exploration

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Control systems theory, State estimation, Filtering techniques, Real-time software development, Embedded software development, Requirements derivation, Algorithm design, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++

Preferred skills

Masters or PhD in related field

Technologies

MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++

Responsibilities

Design algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques, Develop embedded software based on prototype algorithms, Analyze designs to demonstrate performance and functionality, Develop and execute software tests to check compliance with requirements, Derive task-level or component-level requirements from system requirements, Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, and manuals

Seniority

Mid-level IC (3-5 years experience)

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