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Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC) Simulation Engineer

Axiom Space

Houston, TX · Mid

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What this role is

This role develops simulation models and algorithms for spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control systems at a commercial space station company. It suits engineers with aerospace simulation experience who want to work on real spaceflight problems in a fast-paced environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
  • 4-9 years of aerospace engineering experience
  • Experience developing 6-DOF Monte Carlo simulations of aerospace vehicles
  • Proficiency with C++, Matlab, and/or Python
  • Development in Linux environment
  • Experience with Software/Hardware in the Loop development, analysis and test
  • Experience validating simulation models
  • Broad understanding of GNC technology domains
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
  • Ability to pass U.S. government background investigation

Nice to have

  • NASA Trick simulation framework experience
  • JSC Engineering Orbital Mechanics (JEOD) experience
  • Git CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance
  • Experience analyzing flight test or mission data

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