GNC Project Engineer (m/f/d) at NACOS Marine

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Guidance Navigation & Control, Dynamic Positioning, Control Theory, Visual Studio, MATLAB, System Integration, Software Lifecycle Processes, Performance Analysis, Troubleshooting, FMEA, Technical Documentation, Calibration, Tuning, PC Hardware, Windows OS, English Communication

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

Company Overview NACOS Marine is a globally recognized leader in maritime automation, navigation, and control systems. Our cutting-edge technologies support a wide range of vessels, including offshore service vessels, wind farm support ships, naval vessels, cruise liners, and mega yachts. We are committed to delivering smart, safe, and efficient solutions that drive the future of the maritime industry. Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and motivated GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control) Project Engineer (m/f/d) to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for commissioning and maintaining advanced vessel control systems, including dynamic positioning (DP) systems. Your work will span both onboard and office-based tasks, supporting system integration, software lifecycle processes, performance analysis, and troubleshooting. You will collaborate closely with other engineering teams, software developers, and field service personnel to ensure our control systems operate with the highest reliability and performance standards. Key Responsibilities * Perform commissioning of Dynamic Positioning (DP) control systems, including calibration, tuning, customer acceptance testing, and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) * Maintain and update vessel control software in accordance with defined software lifecycle processes * Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams during integration and factory testing * Support the development and refinement of control algorithms for use across various vessel types * Work with field service engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner * Prepare technical reports, documentation, and performance studies as needed * Conduct software updates, troubleshooting, and performance analysis onboard vessels and in-office Job Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with a strong focus on Control Theory * Solid programming skills and experience with Visual Studio * Familiarity with MATLAB or similar scripting tools for data analysis and algorithm development * Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects * Self-driven and able to work independently, both onboard and in engineering environments * Excellent communication and documentation skills in English * Able to pass physical fitness requirements for shipboard work * Experience with Windows operating systems, PC hardware, and peripherals is a plus Why choose us and why we’d choose you? At NACOS Marine, we offer more than a job. We offer the chance to work on the forefront of maritime innovation. As a GNC Operations Engineer, you will contribute to next-generation control systems, collaborate with a global team of experts, and help deliver high-performance solutions to some of the most advanced vessels on the water. We value technical excellence, curiosity, and the drive to deliver quality in everything we do. If that sounds like you, we look forward to your application. Join us and navigate the future with NACOS Marine.

Responsibilities

The role involves commissioning and maintaining advanced vessel control systems, specifically Dynamic Positioning systems, through calibration and tuning. Responsibilities include updating control software, collaborating on system integration, and performing onboard troubleshooting and performance analysis.