Autonomous Spacecraft GNC Engineer

Quantum Space; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Space in Rockville, MD seeks a Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to own GNC development across the spacecraft lifecycle, including modeling, estimation, control algorithms, flight software integration, and hardware test.

You will implement and tune attitude control laws, perform EKF/UKF sensor fusion, and validate algorithms through SIL/HIL and full-vehicle simulations, collaborating with avionics and systems teams.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of experience in spacecraft or high-reliability GNC development.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity GNC simulations to support analysis, verification, and mission design.

Skills

GNC development

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Sensor fusion

Flight software integration

Telemetry analysis

SIL/HIL testing

Systems engineering

Dynamics & orbital mechanics

Education

B.S./M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or related field

Tools

MAX FSW

MAX GDS

Simulation pipelines

Job description

Quantum Space in Rockville, MD seeks a Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to own GNC development across the spacecraft lifecycle, including modeling, estimation, control algorithms, flight software integration, and hardware test.

You will implement and tune attitude control laws, perform EKF/UKF sensor fusion, and validate algorithms through SIL/HIL and full-vehicle simulations, collaborating with avionics and systems teams.