GN&C Test and Verification Engineer

Moonshot Aerospace is seeking a GN&C Test & Verification Engineer to support spacecraft test and integration activities at a customer site in Houston, TX. This position supports validation and verification (V&V) of GN&C and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) subsystems for commercial and government programs including the Human Landing System (HLS), Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS), and related efforts. 

This role combines GN&C domain knowledge with hands-on test planning and execution. The engineer will lead or support V&V testing on flight-like hardware and high-fidelity testbeds, translate requirements into verification strategies, and drive test activities from planning through final reporting. This is an on-site position at the customer facility. Multiple experience levels are available, and responsibilities will scale with demonstrated capability. 

Responsibilities 

• Plan and execute V&V testing for GN&C and PNT hardware and software components 

• Organize and lead test execution, including scheduling, coordinating required personnel, and documenting results 

• Translate system and subsystem requirements into executable test plans and verification strategies 

• Prepare and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) 

• Serve as test conductor for integrated testing activities, managing anomaly resolution and troubleshooting 

• Perform post-test analysis and generate test reports with clear documentation of results and findings 

• Support GN&C hardware integration including GNSS receivers, navigation sensors, optical cameras, and flight software 

• Conduct requirements analysis and flow-down, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and applicable standards 

• Generate and maintain technical documentation including: test plans, procedures, and interface control documents 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across avionics, electrical, mechanical, software, and GN&C disciplines 

Required Qualifications 

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance 

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field 

• 5+ years of professional experience in spacecraft or aerospace systems test and verification 

• Hardware testing and system integration experience with complex avionics or GN&C systems 

• Understanding of GN&C system architecture, navigation sensors, and spacecraft avionics 

• Experience developing and executing test plans, procedures, and verification strategies 

• Broad technical understanding across avionics, electrical, mechanical, and software systems 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate test activities across multiple teams 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 

• Experience with GN&C or navigation sensor testing (IMU, star tracker, GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, optical cameras) 

• Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) or software-in-the-loop (SWIL) test experience 

• Background in spacecraft integration and test (I&T) environments 

• Experience with autonomous systems, navigation, or PNT subsystems 

• Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools 

• Experience with JIRA, Agile processes, and configuration management 

• Spacecraft flight operations or real-time test execution experience 

• Launch vehicle or satellite test experience