Orion GN&C Engineer - ADV000CJ6
GeoControl Systems, Inc, Houston, TX, United States
Houston, United States | Posted on 01/14/2026
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Orion GN&C Engineer to join the team with GeoControls, a teammate company.
We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate safety-critical, human rated GN&C flight software
Develop, integrate, and test new GN&C algorithms
Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for evaluation of vehicle and mission performance
Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for trajectory optimizations
Provide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processes
Perform other duties as required
Requirements
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area.
Experience with Kalman filters
Experience with development of modeling spacecraft systems performance
Knowledge in the development of GN&C algorithms and spacecraft system analysis
Experience with development and analysis of 6 DOF algorithms and simulations
Experience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principles
Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C software
Experience with LINUX, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++
Experience with Git/GitLab version control
Experience with the development of space system requirements and documents
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Must Reside in a HUBZone OR be willing to relocate to a HUBZone
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning
Experience with safety-critical, human-rated embedded software development
Experience with Object oriented software development
Experience with Agile software development
Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking
Familiarity with spacecraft docking systems.
Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements (including safety)
Experience with NASA flight operations and procedures
Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and SharePoint sites
Experience with the NASA Trick simulation architecture and JEOD (JSC Engineering Orbital Dynamics)
GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.
GeoControl Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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You can verify whether you reside in a HUBZone by using the following website:
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Orion GN&C Engineer to join the team with GeoControls, a teammate company.
We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate safety-critical, human rated GN&C flight software
Develop, integrate, and test new GN&C algorithms
Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for evaluation of vehicle and mission performance
Develop, integrate, and test new algorithms for trajectory optimizations
Provide recommendations for improvements in design and software development processes
Perform other duties as required
Requirements
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area.
Experience with Kalman filters
Experience with development of modeling spacecraft systems performance
Knowledge in the development of GN&C algorithms and spacecraft system analysis
Experience with development and analysis of 6 DOF algorithms and simulations
Experience with orbital mechanics and GN&C principles
Experience with design, verification, testing, and operation of GN&C software
Experience with LINUX, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++
Experience with Git/GitLab version control
Experience with the development of space system requirements and documents
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Must Reside in a HUBZone OR be willing to relocate to a HUBZone
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning
Experience with safety-critical, human-rated embedded software development
Experience with Object oriented software development
Experience with Agile software development
Experience with spacecraft rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking
Familiarity with spacecraft docking systems.
Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements (including safety)
Experience with NASA flight operations and procedures
Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and SharePoint sites
Experience with the NASA Trick simulation architecture and JEOD (JSC Engineering Orbital Dynamics)
GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.
GeoControl Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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