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Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC), Controls Engineer
Axiom SpaceHouston, TX · full time · Senior
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What this role is
This role develops guidance, navigation, and control systems for commercial spacecraft modules, combining classical and modern control theory with simulation and flight testing. It suits experienced aerospace engineers who excel at translating theoretical control algorithms into reliable, flight-ready software while collaborating across hardware, software, and operations teams.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
- 4-9 years of experience in attitude control systems for flight vehicles
- Development experience in control law development, momentum exchange actuators, flexible structures, optimization, or SWIL/HWIL testing
- Proficiency in C++, MATLAB, and/or Python
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
- Ability to pass U.S. government background investigation
- Onsite work at Space Station Development Facility
Nice to have
- Experience with NASA's Trick simulation framework
- Experience with JSC Engineering Orbital Mechanics (JEOD)
- Spacecraft-specific control systems experience
- Actuator testing and characterization background