GNC Engineer - REMOTE

Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer for Space (GNC Engineer) 
100% Remote
12+ Month Contract 


Overview:

• This position will be remote.
• The applicant will join a team of highly motivated Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineers in the design, development, test, implementation and operation of spacecraft GNC systems for Low Earth Orbit space missions.
• We seek applicants who will fit well in this dynamic team while designing challenging GNC systems and developing GNC technologies crucial to space exploration.

The applicant will be technically involved in various stages in the life cycle of the project including:

• Mission design & architecture trades
• System design & requirement analyses
• Navigation algorithms and software development
• Navigation system integration & test
• Mission operation support, flight data analysis

The applicant should have strong domain experience in navigation for space systems. With specialties in one or more of the following: 

• Linear covariance analysis
• Sensor characterization and performance analysis with a focus on GPS and LiDAR sensors
• Fault detection, isolation, and recovery of navigation sensors
• Absolute and relative navigation using a variety of sensors
• Mission operations support, on-orbit flight analysis

Qualifications should include: 

• MS degree in a relevant technical field of study, plus at least 4 years applicable experience or a PhD degree in a relevant technical field of study.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.
• Experience with FSW development and test - preferably in graphical development environments.
• Experience with ground operations support software development and test

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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