GN&C software systems engineer

Requirements

Must have:

- Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.

• Understanding of guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) principles through education or work experience.
• Proficiency in developing analysis methodologies and testing scenarios for GN&C software behaviors.
• Ability to read and interpret code in C/C , Java, or similar programming languages.
• Capability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent soft skills including professionalism, work ethic, creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Experience in team collaboration while managing individual tasks and progression.
• Familiarity with static code analysis, software system testing, requirements analysis, and modeling tools like MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.
• Knowledge of space systems and subsystems including propulsion, command and data handling, and fault management is advantageous.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct systems and software engineering activities for GN&C and associated fields applicable to NASA spacecraft and launch vehicles.

• Analyze operational concepts, requirements, and software design elements at various stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain documentation to support technical understanding, issue identification, and reporting standards.
• Evaluate development artifacts for accuracy, consistency, and feasibility in relation to technical specifications.
• Participate in reviewing both draft and final products for peer feedback and formal testing phases.
• Formulate and execute independent test plans to validate key mission capabilities.
• Utilize proprietary AI tools to conduct analyses and verify findings.
• Collaborate with team members to share insights, enhance methodologies, and provide constructive recommendations.

Company:

We are SAIC, a leading technology integrator specializing in full life cycle services in technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology fields. Our team operates from the NASA Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont, WV, where we emphasize mission integrity and customer commitment. With approximately 15,000 employees and annual revenues of about $4.5 billion, we are dedicated to redefining ingenuity through our extensive knowledge and innovative solutions. We invite you to explore the benefits and opportunities we offer to grow your career with us.