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# Software Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer for Space Applications

- **Company:** The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Programming Tools, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Real-Time Operating Systems, Simulink, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Technical Data Management Systems
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=20699f2d705fe76b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++ or other related tools.

 * Proficient in basic software development standards.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Foundational knowledge of autonomy, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) technology.
 * Knowledge of real-time software development tools.
 * Knowledge of project execution, designing, developing, and validating real-time algorithms and software.
 * Strong background in control systems theory.
 * Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
 * Written and verbal communication is clear and concise.
 * Participates in tag-ups and informal meetings with group leads and colleagues.
 * Derives task-level or component-level requirements from system requirements.
 * Clearly communicates work assignments to team members.
 * Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.

Education

 * Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.

 * Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred.

Experience
3-5 years of Software Engineering or related experience is required.

Additional Job Description:

Strong background in control systems theory and/or state estimation using various filtering techniques.

3-5 years of GN&C Algorithm / Software Engineering or related experience is required.

## Description

* Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design.
 * Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
 * Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
 * Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
 * Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements.
 * Evaluates results to establish problem causes and develop solutions for inefficient or problems.
 * Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.
 * Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.
 * Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
 * Participates in tag-ups and informal meetings with group leads and colleagues.
 * Derives task-level or component-level requirements from system requirements.
 * Independently contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience.
 * Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
 * Independently contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience.
 * Performs other duties as assigned.


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